Posted in Washington
November 29, 2018
4 Washington Road Trips You Can Actually Take In The Winter
Although Washington’s winters are far from the worst in the nation, they aren’t entirely mild or predictable, either. The North Cascades Highway, Chinook Pass, and plenty of other roads close down for the season, and Snoqualmie Pass can single-handedly ruin your holiday plans with its volatile weather.
But that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to stay home until spring. Depending on what part of the state you live in, you can still hit the road safely this season. Here are a few weekend trips you can take anytime. Feel free to adjust your starting points as you see fit.
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While parts of Olympic National Park are covered in snow all winter, the Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 101) tends to stay drivable. And winter is the perfect time to go storm watching on the coast.
I-90 can be treacherous at times. But if you take this road trip on a mild winter day, it's perfectly fine -- plus, Suncadia Resort is a beautiful winter destination. You can go ice skating or snowshoeing before warming up by the fireplace in the massive lobby.
Out state's capital usually just gets a light coating of snow each winter. The drive to Seattle is short and easy, and the worst you'll deal with is some rain. Plus, Seattle looks magical during the holiday season.
Take Highway 14 from Vancouver to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and you'll have a whole new appreciation for this part of Washington. The fishing crowd and the windsurfers have gone home for the year, so you'll enjoy plenty of peace and quiet.
Washington is gorgeous in any season, but there’s something special about seeing its landscapes dusted with snow.
