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| | Utah History Encyclopedia |
 | | Three other mountains systems have peaks that exceed 12,000 feet--the La Sal, Tushar, and Deep Creek Mountains. |
 | | The highest peak in the Wasatch Mountains, Mount Nebo, is 11,877 feet. |
 | | While most of the moisture in Utah is associated with frontal systems from the Pacific Ocean, there is a period in mid- to late summer when convectional rainfall is very important, particularly in the southern and eastern parts of the state. |
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