In the western United States the oceanic influence of the Pacific Ocean does not penetrate very far beyond the coastline.

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This is true. The Pacific Ocean has a significant influence on the climate and weather patterns of the western United States, but this influence is limited to the coastal regions and does not extend very far inland. As a result, areas further inland tend to have more extreme temperatures and less precipitation than coastal areas.

In the Western United States the Oceanic Influence of the Pacific