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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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Glossary

The process by which a solid changes directly into a gas without first becoming a liquid, such as ice turning into water...

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

A continental air mass is a large body of air that forms over land, characterized by dry conditions due to the lack of moisture...

Occurs when centers of high pressure and/or low pressure set up over a region in such a way that they prevent other weather...

A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces a warmer air mass. It is typically associated with sudden...

The amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect comfort levels and weather conditions.

An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

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

A closed low, also known as a cut-off low, is a low-pressure system that is entirely isolated from the main atmospheric circulation...

Although it is also used for light winds, it is the general name given to the daily cyclical winds that occur mostly between...