We're pretty open to spring break travel destination in 2024 so I was checking various flights from Austin and Seattle is fairly affordable so we're thinking about going there. Seems like there is a lot to do in the area. We've spent time in Seattle proper before but we'd spend most of our time in the surrounding area doing nature type things (waterfalls, hikes, Olympic National Park). Seems like plenty to do with out 8 and 10 year old girls but is it still pretty cold out that time of year? That's our only concern. Thanks.

https://weatherspark.com/m/913/3/Average-Weather-in-March-in-Seattle-Washington-United-States

Might be a bad snow year due to the nino turning it all into cascade concrete but you could take girls tubing at Snoqualmie. Pack rain gear but usually it is light and you just walk in it with a light jacket. Edit: rain gear is for Seattle. Will need warmer for Snoqualmie.

VikingNik said:

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Might be a bad snow year due to the nino turning it all into cascade concrete but you could take girls tubing at Snoqualmie.

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Paradise on Rainier is the tubing GOAT if the NP opens it this year. It was closed last year and they only plowed a few days a week. Supposedly they have more staff this year to help access and activities.

OP, I'm in Portland with a four year old girl. Really, you need to like snow if you're here in March. The valley/Seattle will still be dreary, gray and rainy. It doesn't stop you from doing anything, it's just not vacation worthy, imo. Seattle proper/Willamette Valley become destinations in the spring, summer and fall. But in March, we're still full gazz skiing every weekend.

But if you're game for snow, there are some gems: Hurricane Ridge in the Olympics; Lake 22 in Baker; Artist Point in Baker/Snoqualmie Nat (Franklin/Wallace Falls on your way); Heybrook Lookout; Lake Serene; Snow Lake in the Alpental (by far the most popular snow hike).

Thanks! We'll probably keep looking for a different destination.

Rick covered it. I live north of Seattle (just south of Bellingham), and commented on an earlier thread about visiting this area in the late winter / early spring.

I'm going to say something that I don't want folks to take the wrong way. Feb/Mar is the absolute worst time of year to visit this area from a weather perspective. Days are short, skies are overcast, rain everyday is guaranteed, and options to do things are limited.

That said, you can still get out and enjoy stuff, and the beauty of this part of the world is unparalleled. Just be prepared for the conditions.

For a first time visitor, I would recommend a trip in April/May for spring flowers, July/Aug for alpine amazingness, and Oct for fall ridiculousness.