Do you get snow in Seattle?

Snow isn’t common enough in Seattle to be the norm so residents usually get excited when even a few flakes come down. Still, even though the Seattle area doesn't often get heavy snow, there are still some unique considerations for when it snows in the Northwest. read more

Seattle does not have dedicated snow plows, trucks have to be outfitted with snow removal equipment when snow threatens. Public safety impacts resulting from the inability to get emergency vehicles where they need to go. read more

It seems like every other winter we get zero accumulation in Seattle, but even those years you'll see snow in areas like Everett, (20 miles to the north) or any of the foothill towns to the east. Seattle hasn't had an actual widespread snow storm since 2008/2009. read more