Weather - Western States (CA, NV, OR, WA)

Weather in Seattle, Tacoma, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Rainier, Washington and The Cascades Northwest Washington and the Cascades is known for being one of the rainiest areas in the United States. Indeed, there's always the chance it will rain, even in the middle of the summer. Weather in Portland, Mt. Hood, the Oregon Cascades and Willamette Valley In the Oregon Cascades region, winters are rainy and foggy at lower elevations and feature constant heavy snowfalls and freezing weather at higher altitudes. Weather in Oregon Coast from Astoria to Coos Bay to Gold Beach In general, temperatures remain mild to cool throughout the year. The lengthy winters are wet and cloudy with very little sunshine. Weather in Crater Lake, Mt. Shasta, Southern Cascades of California and Oregon The best time to pay a visit to the southern Cascades is unquestionably the summer. The cool to mild weather is perfect for outdoor activities like hiking. Weather in Northern California Coast from Bodega Bay to Mendocino to Eureka The spring and summer seasons are the best times to visit the northern California coast, as temperatures aren't too chilly. Additionally, the coastal and easterly breezes make conditions for outdoor activities quite comfortable in the region during these seasons. Weather in San Francisco Bay Area, Carmel, Napa Valley, Central California Coast Travelers visit the central California coast all year round, as the weather is almost always cool to moderate in this region, though it does tend to change rapidly from sunny and warm to windy and cold. Weather in San Diego, Laguna Beach, Los Angeles, Malibu, Santa Barbara, Southern California Southern California is known around the world for its excellent year-round weather. The climate is eternally temperate due to the moderate weather and sea breezes from the Pacific Ocean, as well as the mountains to the north and the east that block the extreme heat and freezing cold. Weather in Lake Tahoe, Reno, Yosemite, Sequoia, in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains When the weather in the Sierra Nevada region changes, it does so rapidly. Nonetheless, throughout the year you can almost always expect clear, sunny skies and low humidity, which are present in the region approximately 80% of the time. Weather in Palm Springs, Death Valley and the California Desert One thing's for sure in this region: It doesn't get much hotter than this! The California Desert region has clear, dry and sunny weather year round. Winters are warm and pleasant while summers are scorching hot. Weather in Las Vegas, Lake Mead and the Nevada desert As most of the activities in Las Vegas take place indoors, it remains a popular destination year-round regardless of the weather. The most pleasant times to visit Las Vegas weather-wise are in the spring and autumn months, when visitors can expect clear, warm, sunny days and little or no rain. Major Tourist Attractions in the Region Big Bear Mountain Ski Resort Area - San Bernardino, California Mountain High Ski Resort Area - Wrightwood, California Mt. Baker Ski Resort Area - Glacier, Washington Crystal Mountain Ski Resort Area - Washington Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort - Government Camp, Oregon Mt. Baldy Ski Resort Area - Upland, California Mt. Pinos Ski Resort - Frazier Park, California Sierra Summit Ski Resort Area - Lakeshore, California Heavenly Ski Resort - Lake Tahoe (South Valley), California Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort Area - Bishop, California Mt. Hood Ski Bowl Resort - Government Camp, Oregon Squaw Valley Ski Resort Area - Olympic Valley, California Black's Beach - San Diego (La Jolla), California Kirkwood Ski Resort Area - California Sequoia National Park - Three Rivers, California Northstar at Tahoe Ski Resort - Truckee, California Yosemite National Park - California Sierra at Tahoe Ski Resort - Lake Tahoe, California Olympic National Forest - Washington Olympic National Park - Port Angeles, Washington State Kings Canyon National Park - Three Rivers, California Dodge Ridge Ski Resort Area - Sonora, California Crater Lake National Park - Oregon Pismo State Beach - Oceano, California Joshua Tree National Park - California Valley of Fire State Park - Overton, Nevada Death Valley National Park - CA Mt. Whitney - Lone Pine, California Hearst Castle - San Simeon, California Timberline Lodge & Ski Resort - Mt. Hood, Oregon Red Rock Canyon - Las Vegas, Nevada Deception Pass State Park - Washington