Lee cyclogenesis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006910",
  "term": "Lee cyclogenesis",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The formation or intensification of a low-pressure system on the downwind side of a mountain range. This phenomenon occurs when airflow over the mountains creates a trough of low pressure in the lee, often due to vortex stretching and latent heat release. A prominent example is the development of cyclones in the lee of the Alps or the Rocky Mountains.",
  "synonyms": [
    "orographic cyclogenesis"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "lee trough",
    "geostrophic adjustment",
    "Genoa cyclone",
    "Colorado low",
    "Alberta clipper",
    "pampero"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/lee-cyclogenesis/"
}