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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A large body of air having similar horizontal temperature and moisture characteristics.
Snow that rises to 8 feet or higher.
Precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps of ice that form in thunderstorm updrafts and fall to the ground.
Air laden with sand and dust, common in areas devoid of permanent vegetation, especially deserts.
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A large, organized thunderstorm with a rotating updraft, often producing severe weather such as tornadoes, hail, and heavy...