Why does Seattle not get a lot of snow?

Seattle’s winter weather is limited greatly by the Pacific Ocean, where temperatures stay fairly even throughout the year. But every now and then, cold air gets pushed into the region, giving rise to cold spells and even snow.

Why does it snow on the East Coast but not the West Coast?

During the winter, land is much colder than the oceans. When the westerly winds blow over it, the air cools substantially. By the time it reaches the East Coast, the moist air is cold enough to convert into snow.

Why do some places get snow and others don t?

Why do some places have more snow than others This is an easy question to answer: some places have more snow because the air is colder for longer periods of time AND there is a larger amount of water vapor in the air than there is in other places.

Who gets more snow Portland or Seattle?

Seattle averages 4.6 inches of snow per year. Portland averages 2.6 inches of snow per year.

Is Portland or Seattle colder?

Portland’s average summer temp is 76 degrees, and Seattle is 73. Average winter temperatures in Portland are 49 vs 48 in Seattle.

Do coastal cities get snow?

The short answer is yes, it does snow on the beach. Many cities and towns around the world experience snowy conditions in winter, but also have sandy beaches to enjoy in summer – once the snow has melted.

Does Seattle get much snow?

While Seattle does not receive as much snow on average as many parts of the country, snowfall is not uncommon and can be heavy.

How many inches of snow is Seattle getting?

Climate Averages

	Seattle, Washington	United States
Rainfall	38.0 in.	38.1 in.
Snowfall	4.6 in.	27.8 in.
Precipitation	155.3 days	106.2 days
Sunny	152 days	205 days