The weather is relatively mild in Western Washington. Summer days rarely rise above 79° (26° C) and winter days are seldom below 45° (8° C) during the day. Snow is rare, but winter temperatures can easily dip into the 20s and 30s (-6° to -1° C) at night.

What months does it snow in Washington State?

The annual snow season lasts from October to May. From mid-February to Mid-April, this season's snowpack has been well above the 30-year norm (1981-2010) for most of Washington. Warmer temperatures in late April caused the snowpack in some basins east of the Cascade Mountains to melt early.

Does it usually snow in Washington State?

Winter in Washington State

While Washington does receive snow, the majority of the state's precipitation is in the form of light showers or drizzle. In the mountain, ski season begins in late November and runs through April, or sometimes even May.