Anyone move from California to WA, if so what are your thoughts?

[MtnSurfer]

Originally Posted by happygrrrl

This part of winter wears on me because of the dark & gray. By February I've had enough. I just consider it a tradeoff for the long, green & beautiful summers here. I miss the California of my youth, but have no desire to return.

My kid left the Bay Area for Colorado. They love it there. The PNW is too gloomy for them. We like to visit each other's domicles, but that's it.

It could be worse, I could be in Ukraine. For now I'll just crawl back into my cave & wait for spring.

Ok, yes, I hear you about it being worse. We have first world problems for sure. That being said, I don't want to seem like I'm invaliding someone's sense of SAD during this time which can be very real. I think most are also ready for spring by the end of February, myself included.

Here are a few photos I've taken in early to mid-March. It's hard to believe spring is just a few weeks a away. So, hang in there!!













Derek

[NW4me]

Which mountain is in the distance in the 2nd & 3rd photos?

Thanks!

[MtnSurfer]

Originally Posted by NW4me

Which mountain is in the distance in the 2nd & 3rd photos?

Thanks!

That's Mt. Hood looking across the Columbia River from the WA side. Here's a shot where you can see Hood more.







Here's another recent shot of it from the WA side closer to Vancouver.





Derek

[pnwguy2]

Originally Posted by gregory77

Yes, Seattle is further north than Portland, however, there is actually far less snow and cold weather in Seattle than in Portland due to the cold air moving down the Columbia Gorge into Portland in the winter. And in the summer months, Portland is much hotter due to warm air coming from the interior through the Gorge. Seattle may have snow every third year or so and it is much more moderate due to its proximity to the Puget Sound.

Yes, absolutely true. Portland can get colder than Seattle under certain conditions during winter, plus ice storms are more common in Portland. They also tend to be warmer in the summer with 100 degree days more numerous than Seattle.

[dav51lin]

im ready for spring by the end of summer just skip winter lol