Cliff Mass Weather Blog: Wind, Wildflowers and Warmth
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During the spring, the eastern slopes of the Cascades offer a wonderful refuge from the clouds and precipitation west of the Cascade crest, and this time of the year there is a special bonus: amazing wildflower displays. But this ideal escape is tempered by one "issue"--at least in some locations: strong winds.
Yesterday, in search of warmth, sun, and wildflowers I headed with some friends to the hills near Vantage, Washington (see map). Vantage is probably the most dependably warm, sunny location within two hours drive of Seattle during the spring.
Cliff Mass Weather Blog: Wind, Wildflowers and Warmth
Wind, Wildflowers and Warmth
During the spring, the eastern slopes of the Cascades offer a wonderful refuge from the clouds and precipitation west of the Cascade crest, and this time of the year there is a special bonus: amazing wildflower displays. But this ideal escape is tempered by one "issue"--at least in some locations: strong winds.
Yesterday, in search of warmth, sun, and wildflowers I headed with some friends to the hills near Vantage, Washington (see map). Vantage is probably the most dependably warm, sunny location within two hours drive of Seattle during the spring.
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Cliff Mass Weather Blog: Wind, Wildflowers and Warmth