WEATHER, MAN

Please, Don't Let This Be Juneuary

After a particularly gloomy spring, Seattle's notoriously cold and cloudy June weather is just too much for us in 2022.

06/08/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Dismal Doppler

Seattle Can Officially Complain about This Gloomy Spring Weather

The local meteorological authorities say we haven't had a Seattle spring this cold and rainy in a decade.

05/17/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Planner

What to Do in Washington State in April

From the visual feast of the Tulip Festival to the literal feast of the Long Beach Razor Clam Festival, April has you covered on weekend plans.

04/01/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Spring to It

Where to Hit the Slopes for the End of Ski Season

The Washington ski season is almost over—better make those last turns count at these local ski resorts, including Crystal and Mount Baker.

03/31/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Mud Ahoy

Best Rainy Day Hikes Near Seattle

Waterfalls, hot springs, and views made for wet days: The best trails to explore in the Western Washington drizzle, from North Bend to Issaquah.

03/28/2022 By Allison Williams

PUDDLE JUMPERS

The Best Kids' Rain Gear, According to Seattle Area Parents

How to dress kids for Seattle's notoriously rainy weather, from the best boots for toddlers to waterproof full-body suits.

03/22/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Hanami How-To

A Viewing Guide for the UW Cherry Blossoms

Want to know where to see cherry blossoms in Seattle? The quad at the University of Washington has your flower peeping covered.

03/18/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Flower Power

Guide to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

The rural farmland north of Seattle erupts into a rainbow of color during the state's biggest flower fest, creating a prime spring road trip destination.

03/18/2022 By Allison Williams

Planner

What to Do in Washington State in March

Beer, birds, and gray whale season in Puget Sound—it's almost spring and already time to get outside on Washington State Parks free days.

03/04/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Picture Perfect

The Most Instagrammable Spots for Spring

Cute AF places around Washington to #liveauthentic this spring—do it for the 'Gram.

03/12/2019 By Elizabeth Podlesnik

Spring Clean Your Style

Embrace Spring with These 6 Essentials

Rain or shine, here are the items every Seattleite needs this season.

04/11/2017 By Nicole Erickson

Sales and Events

Wear What When: April 10–16

This week swing by Baby and Company's pop-up digs on Capitol Hill, try to score a free gift at Ulta's West Seattle grand opening, and preview Good Thing Desi...

04/10/2017 By Nicole Erickson Edited by Rosin Saez

Five Ways

Northwest Festival Forecast: March

Hey, it's spring! Almost! We've got seafood to eat and bird-watching to do.

02/24/2017 By Jack Russillo

Wide Stepping

8 Great Pairs of Wide Leg Pants for Spring

Big trousers are all the rage this season.

04/20/2016 By Colleen Williams

Shopportunity

Capers Anniversary Sale

The West Seattle store celebrates another year with a store-wide sale.

06/16/2014 By Emma Ranniger

Shopportunity

End-of-Season Spring Sales Around Town [Updated]

Big savings on beautiful stuff at Baby and Co, Mario's, Totokaelo, Jack Straw, and ...

06/09/2014 By Emma Ranniger

Trend Report

Slide Show: Ken Downing Takes Spring for a Ride

Fringe, pink, formal sweaters, pants with dresses, and the American Southwest. Not necessarily in that order.

05/23/2014 By Laura Cassidy Photography by Kirby Calvin and Annie B. Stills

Spring Style

Electric Company

The season’s hot metallic and bright whites supercharge the city.

03/21/2014 By Laura Cassidy

This is How We Do It

Video: Behind the Scenes at Spring Fashion at Flutter Studios

Take a look at how style editor Laura Cassidy and photographer Elizabeth Rudge teamed up with Obadiah Salon for an electric look at the season's best looks.

03/21/2014 By Laura Cassidy

Slideshow

Slide Show: Electric Spring Fashion

The season’s hot metallic and bright whites supercharge the city.

03/20/2014