Like the arteries that supply blood to the heart -- the coronary arteries -- the carotid arteries can also develop atherosclerosis or âhardening of the arteriesâ on the inside of the vessels. Over time, the buildup of fatty substances and cholesterol narrows the carotid arteries.
NPS/Steve Redman. Weather patterns at Mount Rainier are strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean, elevation, and latitude. The climate is generally cool and rainy, with summer highs in the 60s and 70s. While July and August are the sunniest months of the year, rain is possible any day, and very likely in spring, fall, and winter.
Compared to other parts of the country, Oregon has very mild summers. The summ â¦ er temps are usually in the 70s-80s during the day and it gets cool at night. There are usually a couple of hot spells during the summer where the temperature is in the 90-100 range, usually in July or August. Those two months are also the two driest months of the year, with rain falling only a few days during these months.