On southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus mountains from 2,600 m to 3,400 m is represented moderate humid climate of the highlands with lack of true Summer, and above 3,400 m – moderate humid climate of the highlands with permanent snow and glaciers. To the west of the region, on Likhi range above 900 m is distributed transient highlands climate from marine humid to continental humid. To the most North-western part of the region, on western slopes of Likhi range and Racha range is represented humid climate with cold Winters and short Summers, and above 2,600 m – humid highlands climate with lack of true Summer.[10]