The Himalayas receive an average of over 20 feet of snow each year, making them the snowiest mountain range in the world.

Adiabatic cooling is the process by which air cools as it rises over a mountain range. This is because the air expands as it rises, causing it to lose heat.

Orographic lift is the process by which air is forced to rise over a mountain range. This rising air cools and condenses, forming clouds.

Orographic precipitation is the weather pattern in which a mountain range acts as a barrier to the prevailing winds, causing them to rise and cool, resulting in precipitation on the windward side and a rain shadow on the leeward side.

Ooty, located in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, is known for its pleasant weather throughout the year, with moderate temperatures and low humidity.

Frost is the phenomenon that occurs when the temperature at a mountain station drops below freezing point at night and rises above freezing point during the day.

Cherrapunji, located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, is known for its heavy rainfall during the monsoon season, with an average annual rainfall of over 450 inches.

Orographic barrier is the weather pattern in which a mountain range blocks the path of a storm, causing it to weaken or dissipate.

Gulmarg, located in the Pir Panjal Range of Jammu and Kashmir, is known for its snowfall during the winter months, making it a popular destination for skiing and other winter sports.

Isothermal is the term used to describe the phenomenon that occurs when the temperature at a mountain station remains relatively constant throughout the day and night.

Kodaikanal, located in the Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu, is known for its pleasant summer weather, with moderate temperatures and low humidity.

Orographic precipitation is the weather pattern in which a mountain range forces a mass of air to rise, causing it to cool and condense, resulting in precipitation on the windward side.

Shillong, located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, is known for its scenic beauty and mild climate, making it a popular destination for tourists.

Ice fog is the phenomenon that occurs when the temperature at a mountain station drops below freezing point and the air becomes saturated with water vapor, resulting in the formation of ice crystals.

Darjeeling, located in the Lesser Himalayas of West Bengal, is known for its tea plantations, which produce some of the finest teas in the world.