i lived in both areas.....and still cannot make sense of your question.
2007-09-13 17:33:25
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answered by Anonymous
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I am a National Weather Service Volunteer and I live in Washington State.
Climate Of Washington State
http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/narratives/WASHINGTON.htm
TOPOGRAPHIC FEATURES – The location of the State of Washington on the windward coast in mid-latitudes is such that the climatic elements combine to produce a predominantly marine-type climate west of the Cascade Mountains, while east of the Cascades, the climate possesses both continental and marine characteristics. Considering its northerly latitude, 46° to 49°, Washington’s climate is mild.
There are several climatic controls which have a definite influence on the climate, namely; (a) terrain, (b) Pacific Ocean, and (c) semi-permanent high and low pressure regions located over the North Pacific Ocean. The effect of these various controls combine to produce entirely different conditions within short distances.
Washington’s western boundary is formed by the Pacific Ocean. The seasonal change in the temperature of the ocean is less than the seasonal change in the temperature of the ocean is less than the seasonal change in the temperature of the land, thus the ocean is warmer in winter and cooler in summer than the adjoining land surfaces. The average temperature of the water along the coast and in the Strait of Juan de Fuca ranges from 45° in January to 53° F in July; however, during the summer, some of the shallow bays and protected coves are five to ten degrees warmer.
There are two ranges of mountains parallel to the coast and athwart to the prevailing direction of moist air moving inland from over the ocean. The first orographic lifting and major release of moisture occurs along the western slope of the Coastal Range. The second area of heavy orographic precipitation is along the windward slopes of the Cascade Range. The Cascade Mountains, 90 to 125 miles inland and 4,000 to 10,000 feet in elevation, are a topographic and climatic barrier separating the State into eastern and western Washington. The higher, wider and more rugged sections are in the northern part of the State. Some of the highest isolated volcanic peaks are Mt. Rainier (14,408 ft.), Mt Adams (12,307 ft.) and Mt. Baker (10,730 ft.). These and other high peaks are snowcapped throughout the year. The only break in the Cascade Range is the narrow and scenic Columbia River gorge.
See these Links and they will tell you more.
Office of the Washington State Climatologist
http://www.climate.washington.edu/
National Weather Service Seattle Forcast Office
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/sew/
National Weather Service Spokane Forcast Office
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/otx/
Washington State Information
http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/wa_geography.htm
NOAA's Earth System Research Laboratory Physical Sciences Division United States Interactive Climate Pages
http://www.cdc.noaa.gov/USclimate/
2007-09-14 12:51:10
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answered by NWS Storm Spotter 6
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The National Weather Service has a site that will help, it does both sides of the Cascades, the URL is http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/ all you need to do is click on Oberservations, then click on, then click in the hourly weather obervations, pick the state and you will have every city in Washington.
2007-09-14 00:56:17
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answered by trey98607 7
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Try http://www.weatherunderground.com - you can compare several cities side-by-side. Very cool site :-)
2007-09-14 02:38:55
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answered by Anonymous
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Hello Mr.Gay Yes do those, I guess so!
2007-09-13 23:45:23
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answered by Anonymous
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