A new seasonal edition arrives every three months.
Inside the Fall Guide
A Quarterly Field Guide to Living Well in the Pacific Northwest
PNW Climate Snapshot
September
Average highs: upper 60s–70s°F
Crisp mornings begin
Rivers are low and salmon begin returning
Wildfire smoke is still possible early in the month
First hints of autumn color at higher elevations
October
Sweater weather arrives
Rain becomes more consistent
Peak fall color spreads through western Washington
Morning fog becomes common
Mushroom season begins
November
The Pacific Northwest settles into its rainy season
Cool days, dark evenings, cozy mornings
Snow begins accumulating in the Cascades
Best month for storm watching along the coast
Salmon runs continue on many rivers