In the western United States,we expect that rain shadows most frequently occur on

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Rain shadows occur on the leeward (downwind) side of the mountain range because as air is forced to rise over the mountain, it cools and releases moisture, causing precipitation. By the time the air reaches the opposite (leeward) side, it has lost most of its moisture, creating a dry area known as a rain shadow. Therefore, it is the leeward, east side of the mountain range where we expect to see rain shadows occur in the western United States.

In the Western United States,we Expect That Rain Shadows Most