* Orographic Lift: When wind blows against a mountain, it is forced upwards. This is called orographic lift.
* Cooling and Condensation: As the air rises, it cools due to lower atmospheric pressure at higher altitudes. This cooling causes the air to become saturated, and the water vapor in the air condenses into clouds and eventually precipitation.
* Windward and Leeward: The side of the mountain facing the wind (in this case, the south side) is called the windward side. The opposite side, sheltered from the wind (the north side), is called the leeward side.
* Precipitation Pattern: The windward side experiences the most significant uplift and cooling, leading to precipitation. The leeward side, often called a rainshadow, receives much less precipitation.
Therefore, the northern slope of the mountain would be the wetter side due to the orographic effect.
