Upwind effect
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upwind effect
The effect of an orographic barrier in producing orographic precipitation to the windward of the base of the barrier as a result of orographic lifting mechanisms that produce rising motion upwind of the barrier.
Orographic blocking of moist, stable approach flow is an example of one such mechanism.
