Seattle+Climate


 * The** **Seattle** **Climate**
 * (Welcome to** **Seattle****!)**


 * I. Introduction:**

You might wonder what Seattle’s weather’s like. Most people think that it is gloomy because of frequent rain. However, to tell you the truth, it’s beautiful! When I was looking for a high school to which I would apply, I didn’t take climate into consideration. After coming to Seattle, I’ve noticed how weather can affect someone’s mood and cause interruptions in activities. After being through Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring four times already, I’m sure that I have made a good decision coming to Seattle. Let’s look into Seattle’s weather more in detail.

This is Seattle in the spring: Walking on the pink covered pavement, on a carpet made out of pink flowering cherry blossoms. Morning breeze blowing at the new born leaf. Seeds of all shapes spiraling down from above, blasting black and white silhouettes on the ground. Birds flying in groups over the blue sky. Pigeons resting on the ground, picking at the cherry blossoms. While flying away, their wings allowing the cherry blossoms to bloom again. Crossing the floating bridge, looking out the window as the sunlight bounces off the warm sea. This is Seattle in the spring. In the Spring, it is hard to believe how beautiful Seattle is. When it was my first year in Seattle, I was surprised by the views and the climate. Spring is warm with cool warm breezes. I was always in a good mood because the weather couldn’t make it any worse.
 * Spring**

If you’re not going back to your home country in the summer, summer is the best weather for staying in Seattle. The temperatures are just right: warm but not humid, and cool under the shade. What do you think of when you think of summer? Of course, the beach is right! In the summer, you can go down to Alki Beach and swim. You can also head down to the nearest lake or park and swim there. The water is just the right temperature. In the morning, the temperature is warm and at night it’s cool. I found myself staring out the window for a long time just because it’s beautiful. The most important part of summer is that there is no school! You can sit back, relax, and enjoy this beautiful weather.
 * Summer**

Don’t forget to prepare your rain gear! It is hard to see a fall day without rain, which is why people usually remember Seattle as a melancholy city. However, fall is beautiful: trees turn orange, giving a warm welcome to the start of the school. Especially, if you walk on the road to the school cafeteria, you might feel that you are in a dream. It is the best season to take a picture. Fallen leaves on the ground make Seattle more attractive. On the street, leaves are boasting their colors. Scraggy trees and fallen leaves on the ground make fall the most romantic season.
 * Fall**

Prepare for a coming cold wind! It is not a usual scene to see snow in Seattle. However, sometimes it snows in Seattle. Especially when it snows, students jump for joy, because usually school closes. For instance, our school closed for three days this year because of the snow. When it snows, students make a snowman or have a snow ball fight. Some students sled on the hilly street. When you see pure lights reflected by the white snow on the ground, you will be wonderstruck by the scenery. Unfortunately, most winter days in Seattle are higher than zero degrees Celsius. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy skiing or snowboarding in Seattle. In winter season, there is a school-ski bus almost every Friday. Also, there are lots of trips and events related to snow in winter season. Winter is the coldest but most playful season in Seattle.
 * Winter**


 * University of Washington during different seasons:

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(Image from:** Asian Languages and Literature Department, University of Washington**)**
 * (Image by: BobRat)**
 * (Image by: William Chan)

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