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The Other Side of the Mountain: Rainshadows: Good ExplanationRead the article this discussion is about
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» Maureen Fleury - Good Explanation Hi Keith:I didn't know about the Georgia Basin and that explains to me why the Gulf Islands and the westernmost part of the Lower Mainland is somewhat dryer. I regretfully live in the rainshadow and many times I sit under the clouds and see the lovely sunny sky that lies over the Georgia Basin area. The difference between the west and east slopes of the coastal mountains is very pronounced. I know from taking the Hwy 3 (Hope-Princeton highway). Once you reach the summit and start to descend eastward, the lush vegetation on the west side gives way to sparser growth. Keep up with your great articles! -- posted by Maureen Fleury
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