Tell me about the weather, please

[CrazyDonkey]

Originally Posted by pnwguy2

I think this fact is somewhat misunderstood. Yes, Seattle is in the rain shadow but it only decreases rainfall by about 10-15 percent. Precipitation is common in Western Washington but there are differences throughout the region. For example, the area between north Seattle and Everett get much more precipitation than areas south of Seattle. And more snowfall. If you look at SeaTac south to Tacoma the snow values decrease.

Over 20%, compared to Olympia and Vancouver, BC (at about 50"). Over 60% for Sequim, of course.

There are actually double convergence zones, north of Seattle and Bellingham, with increased precipitation (and snow) north of them.

That's why we get the drizzles, because Forks and Aberdeen get the squalls.

[rantiquity]

Today started out with heavy rain turning to sunshine. Sequim.

[E Roy Slade]

wind gloom rain some sun more wind more rain sun snow ice 2 weeks

rain wind

summers can be too hot

i prefer winter i guess

[pnwguy2]

Seattle weather is not typical of most of the country. Rarely extremely cold, rarely extremely hot. But with this comes frequent changes. In the summer you could come close to 100 but likely will cool back down within a couple of days. Same with winter. You can get a couple of below freezing days but moderating quickly. Yes, there have been weird exceptions but not the norm. You can thank Puget Sound for this moderate climate.

[dav51lin]

Originally Posted by E Roy Slade

wind gloom rain some sun more wind more rain sun snow ice 2 weeks

rain wind

summers can be too hot

i prefer winter i guess

hot in summer because it rarely is warm 80 plus other than during few months occasionally