The prevailing winds in the Glacier National Park area of Montana are from the west. Which side of this mountainous region receives the most rain and snow?

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The west side of mountainous regions typically receives more rain and snow due to the prevailing westerly winds. As these winds encounter mountains, they are forced upwards, cooling and condensing moisture, which falls as precipitation on the windward side (in this case, the west side). This is known as orographic precipitation.

The Prevailing Winds in the Glacier National Park Area of Montana