We have already seen temperatures hit triple digits in western Washington amid a heatwave. On any given day, western Washington can have a variety of forecasts due to microclimates. Microclimates are specific climates for a smaller area, where the weather typically differs from surrounding area. There are many factors that impact microclimates. These include elevation and topography, proximity to mountains, wind speed and direction, and proximity to bodies of water. Read the full story here: https://www.king5.com/article/weather/western-washington-microclimate-explained/281-1b751bd2-5bd0-47a0-a48b-9295f2a25edb