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What is Orographic Lift?

The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

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The amount of radiation, heat, or light passing through or flowing from a unit area of a surface.

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A very cold high pressure that originates over the Arctic Ocean.

A type of cloud consisting mostly of small particles such as ice particles.

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A weather watch means there is a risk of weather hazards in the near future, which could pose a threat to life/property....