I finished raising my children in Sequim from 1994, and prior to that we lived in Las Vegas for five years, and prior to that seven years in Spokane, and prior to that 22 years in Alaska where I grew up.   I hereby testify that the weather and climate in Sequim is precisely between the two extremes found in Nevada and Alaska.

I do not miss 70 degrees below (Farenheit) in Tok, Alaska, nor the ice fog that greatly reduces visibility on the streets of Fairbanks at 50 degrees below.   We burned 10 cords of wood every winter, and guess who had the privilege of cutting and splitting the wood?   I loved it.

Nor do I miss 115 degrees in the sunny climate of Vegas.   I’ve been a jogger my whole life, and running daily in the desert heat at 90 to 110 degrees was . . . well, it was sweaty.   But I loved it.

But there’s nothing like the in-between.   We have the Olympic Mountains, we have the rain forest, and we have sunshine down here near the water.   Talking about water, we have more beautiful water front property here than any place I lived in Alaska or Nevada.

My son, Bristol, who is a professional mixed martial arts fighter, now lives and fights in Vegas.   He called me today to tell me how nice and warm it was there, about 70 degrees.   I talked to my folks who still live in Tok, Alaska, and it was 65 degrees below.   That’s a 135 degree difference on the same day.

What was it in Sequim?   About 50 degrees, and this is winter.   Home sweet home.   You gotta love it in Sequim.

[Photo taken by Chuck Marunde at Four Mile Lake up the Taylor Highway just outside of Tok, Alaska.   The only way to the Lake from the gravel road way off the beaten path known as the Alaska Highway was to pull our canoes over moss and muskeg for about two or three miles.   We did that with four wheelers.   We caught several trout and immediately went to shore and cooked them on a grate over an open fire with a little spice my sister had with her.   Wow!   Incredible!   Anybody want to go fishing up north?]

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Sequim welcomed Christmas morning with a foot of snow covering and a picture perfect light snow fall.   Who wasn’t up early today?   The kids certainly were.

The temperatures in Sequim and Port Angeles were tied at a balmy 33 degrees at 11:04 a.m.

This is probably one of the quietest Christmas days we’ve seen in Sequim, mostly because the business climate has paused, not just because of the time of year, but because of the nationwide real estate market and the entire economy.   No matter.   This is a day to count our blessings and give thanks, after all someone very important was born on this day–in a manger.

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Sequim and Port Angeles seem to be escaping some of the nasty winter blizzards in Western Washington, in large part because of the rain shadow that shields our area.

The National Weather Service reports:

A blizzard warning will shortly replace the current winter storm watch for the Western Strait (from about Joyce westerly) and the North Coast in Clallam County, including Forks, LaPush, Neah Bay, Clallam Bay, and Sekiu. Blizzard conditions are expected to start Saturday afternoon and continue through the evening, moderating by Sunday morning. The NWS defines a blizzard as large quantity and/or a blowing snow with winds of 35 mph or stronger, and visibility of 1/4 mile or less for more than three hours. For Western Clallam County the NWS expects 6 – 12″ of snow accumulation, and winds of 35 – 45 mph and gusts to 60 mph. This is a potentially dangerous situation for the West part of the County and citizens are advised to prepare now.

For the east end of the County, lowland areas are expected to see new snow accumulations of 1 – 3″ and winds of about 20 mph. The NWS is not however declaring a storm warning for the Eastern part of the County. The shadowing effect of the Olympics is expected to make Port Angeles and Sequim one of the least impacted areas from this storm, however, I would emphasize that these forecasts are subject to change. Residents are advised to watch weather forecasts for updates. Furthermore, even in Eastern Clallam County, those living at higher elevations may experience considerably greater snowfall.

In the Olympic Mountains, snowfall is expected to be extremely high (2 – 3 feet.) Also for the Olympics the NWS has issued an Avalanche Warning. Earlier “weak” snow is going to be covered with a large accumulation of new “strong” snow, creating extremely hazardous avalanche conditions. The possibility of triggering an avalanche by mountain travel, particularly on side hills is significant. Accordingly, winter activities in the higher elevations of the Olympics should proceed only with great caution.

Read updated National Weather Service reports for Sequim.
Read updated National Weather Service reports for Port Angeles.

Finally, you can compare the weather in Sequim and Port Angeles LIVE right here.

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Bookmark this article so you can come back periodically and see the weather comparison yourself. Courtesy of Chuck Marunde and Sequim & Port Angeles Real Estate, LLC.

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Sequim weather–Sequim has snow.   It’s December 14th, and Sequim has snow . . . and lot’s of it!   It’s great fun for kids who don’t get to sled very often, and it’s not so fun for people who don’t drive well on slippery surfaces.   By the end of the afternoon as the sun began to hide behind the overcast sky, the snow had largely melted on the highways, but the temperature is certain to dip below freezing in the cover of darkness.   The highways are safely cleared, but country roads, especially those in the mountains will likely be dangerous tonight.   Tonight is a night for hot soup or pot pies, and a warm fire in the wood stove.

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What is the Sequim weather report?   Sequim, Washington is in a rain shadow, and it has become a retirement haven on the west coast.   Is there a rain shadow?   Is it warmer and does the sun shine more in Sequim than in Port Angeles?   Well, this is a topic of conversation from Port Angeles to Santa Barbara, to Houston, and all the way to Florida and New York.   Finally, you can compare the weather in Sequim and Port Angeles LIVE right here.

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Bookmark this article so you can come back periodically and see the weather comparison yourself. Courtesy of Chuck Marunde and Sequim & Port Angeles Real Estate, LLC.

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