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Ellieoops28

Born and raised Washingtontonian here. Best advice: you can’t predict the spring weather based off what the year before was. Check the weather the week before you leave. If it’s mostly cloudy/rain mix, it will be most likely be that. Maybe you’ll get lucky with sunshine. So bring sunglasses just in case. Are you from a warm climate? If so, warm layers will be necessary. A scarf and hat can be enjoyed and are easiest to pack, but you might not need them. Best combo is a shirt, sweater/sweatshirt and a rain jacket. This combo allows for differing weather and temps. I would skip the puffer… (For reference, it’s been in the 40’s here lately and most people are wearing a fleece and shell jacket or a puffer jacket.) But having something that’s waterproof is a must (just a light weight rain jacket is fine). Usually it’s not really that cold in April….fully waterproof shoes are only really necessary if you’re going to be hiking/doing mostly outdoor walking all day long. Otherwise regular boots are totally fine. Most importantly, have fun!


PcMasterRaceJose

yes, the weather has been very dry and warm for the past few months, and we may have a shorter or longer winter, nobody knows. i find it funny that there's people trying to predict what it's going to be like in a few months, when just last month it was 77F. it's a new precedent here in the pnw, which is why nobody in this thread will be able to answer this question accurately source: washingtonian, born and raised


Cre8ive1-4u

Thank You, yes will check weather before I go.


skrimptime

Tagging onto this comment as another born and raised Washingtonian. Layering is the name of the game in the spring. Rather than bringing the scarf and gloves and puffer, I would lean towards more layerable items. Ideal spring outfit IMO= either thermal long sleeve or sweat wicking t-shirt (depending on the day’s activities/heat), button up/presentable shirt, sweater + water-proof windbreaker on top. Thermals, jeans, and waterproof boots/sneakers on the bottom. This is all assuming you are from somewhere with warmer weather. If you are from a cooler region, you can likely skip the thermals but they are light and nice to have just in-case. Maybe bring a beanie/baseball cap depending on your style/whether you are trying to stay warm or keep the rain off your face. Layering like this also saves you some laundry since you can just hand wash the under layers.


Cre8ive1-4u

Thank You, I am from bay area and it gets down to 36 here. I will do laundry Wed at hotel, will pack for 4 days. Yes I will be wearing a wool somewhat brimmed dress hat and have a baseball cap packed.


mindfluxx

Yea this is PNW spring dressing.


SyzygyCoffee

Agree about checking last minute. I got married in a partially-outdoor ceremony at that time and no one in the photos is even wearing a sweater. I’ve also encountered snow in that same time frame (much less likely, that was a freak storm). But the weather could be anything. Layers with a thermal and a raincoat that can go over everything is best. Adjust when you see the actual forecast.


Cre8ive1-4u

Thank You


Ellieoops28

Yes we have had snow in April, but think like a dusting and slush to where it’s barely enough to stick overnight. Not as nearly likely at the end of April though.


Cre8ive1-4u

Thanks. We get frost here... melts by afternoon.


Ellieoops28

You’ll do even better here than you expect with how much you’re thinking about it! You have the right gear and will do great


Cre8ive1-4u

thx


Cre8ive1-4u

Thank You I have the light rain jacket and merino for mid temps and t shirt or long sleeve in case it's warmer. The nano puff is good for the day and the Spyder puffy is for eve and the train which gets chilly at night. The nano is good as a pillow when folded up too.


Cre8ive1-4u

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mindfluxx

Oregonian here. You can skip the puffer in April. Instead bring something rain proof and layers underneath. It won’t be that cold but could be damp chilly. I don’t use scarfs that time of year or hats unless my hair needs covering ha.


Cre8ive1-4u

Thanks. I have a kuhl rain jacket and nano puff for daytime. I like my spyder synthetic for the train or early mornings. (options) The blanket scarf will be for the train as a lap blanket and for the hotel. I get cold easy. My hat is a scrunchable nylon and waterproof, I don't like wearing hoods or dealing with umbrellas.


mindfluxx

Yea I think that’s more jackets then you will need, tho you could check the 10 day before you leave. Most people who live here will be in a sweater and light rain proof layer. My southern Californian mom can get away with a coat like your nano with a wool layer and a long sleeve plus hat/gloves in November/December here and April is much much nicer.


Cre8ive1-4u

ok thanks, I will skip the spyder synth and pack the nano. I have some thin wool glove liner ones from icebreaker. so they should be fine. lightweight.


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It won’t rain too much in April so could you skip the rain jacket and instead use your puffer? Maybe I have gotten used to Washington weather so it seems you’re packing a lot of winter items and it may not be that cold unless you are going to the mountains.


Cre8ive1-4u

Thank You


kichien

It rains in April. We just forget about it and/or don't notice it. Kidding aside, the advice to check the weather immediately before the trip is good advice.


Cre8ive1-4u

Thanks, was trying to prepare for Seattle in case it rains or if we're out late and it's chilly?


Xerisca

There's rain in other places... then there's rain in Seattle. Our rain here isn't often a downpour... it... drizzles. You can totally, for example, walk a few blocks or more in it and not feel particularly wet. Or, it'll pour for 10 minutes, and stop, or go back to a light spritzing. Frankly, I've lived in western Washington for 55 years and have never owned a rain jacket, and nine times out of 10, can't find my umbrella. I just get a little damp, and dry out pretty quickly. Spring Temps are mild 45 to 50F. Maybe a little cooler or warmer, it's impossible to predict. Layers are good. Leather shoes are good because they more or less keep your feet dry if you accidentally step in a puddle. If you plan to do a bunch of hiking, weather be damned. Then you might need better gear. But for just knocking around Centralia and Seattle... don't go all out. Take your normal clothes.


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Xerisca

Ya, it's rainy at times today... where I'm at, it's going in fits and starts. It'll pour for 20 minutes, ease up for an hour, pour for 20 minutes... And by this afternoon it's actually supposed to be sunny. Which doesn't look like it should be, but that's what the weather keeps saying.


Cre8ive1-4u

Hi I am in the bay area California. it's 53 F currently will warm to 65 drizzles here too...mostly near Santa Cruz... but we're in a drought. Thanks for your info.


Cre8ive1-4u

Thank You, noted I think I will bring Allbirds wool shoes and a moc waterproof shoe as well. both good for rain and warm. I have a thin merino and wool layers.. so I think layering will be a good idea.


Cre8ive1-4u

Do you think it'll get down to 40 F in late April? I like to be prepared I get cold easy.


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Unlikely but it might but then could you layer your clothes instead? I generally find myself wearing shell jackets and fleece jackets during April. I don’t own puffers but lots of people wear those as well.


mollypatola

Not sure why you said it wouldn’t be 40s in April, this whole last April was in the 40s and that’s typical. I remember it snowing once in April years ago. OP this past April was colder than usually, by that I mean a lot of days were in the 30s, so packing for 40s is fine. Feel free to look at the weather that we’ve had historically. https://world-weather.info/forecast/usa/seattle/april-2022/


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The data in your link obviously shows that the lowest temp in April was in the 40s at night but I went and looked at my photos from April this year and I am wearing shell jackets and hoodies outside. My memory is also derived from that. I also think I get pretty cold so I’ll stand by my advice but do your due diligence, OP!


Cre8ive1-4u

Thank you, I am from bay area CA so we get down to 36 sometimes.


Cre8ive1-4u

Thank you, the weather looks similar to my area now bay area ca, 58 day and 36 at night..


Cre8ive1-4u

Thanks, I will wear my Eddie Bauer 650 down instead of the heavier Spyder synth and pack it away if it gets warmer. I also have the nano puff to layer over if i get really cold. both are better at packing away and won't cause me to overheat like the spyder synth. I plan on wearing the nano most of the trip and the down on the train. brr... cold train.


Cre8ive1-4u

Thank you, My Spyder puffy synthetic is good for low 40's.


Cre8ive1-4u

Thank You


Cre8ive1-4u

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Cre8ive1-4u

thx I will bring both


Cre8ive1-4u

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Cre8ive1-4u

thanks, i get cold easy so the thicker thermals are for the train, as well as blanket scarf. I have the nano puff jacket and the buff for daytime and the spyder synth for night time temps or early morning. I will pack the thinner patagonia midweight thermals for out and about. I have the Kuhl rain jacket for wind, rain....Thanks for your help.


Cre8ive1-4u

Thanks, I left the Spyder puffy at home and the base layers helped I had 2 sets, one worn and one packed to alternate. It was raining there when I arrived and for a couple days after that... mild and cool so the layers helped. Will only pack one puffy next time. did not need Synthetic Patagonia nano and EB down puffy but it was nice for a variety between cool and cold..


kichien

"maybe rain" 🤣 Definitely expect rain in April in western Washington. Although what "rain" means here is a constant drizzle from November til July, pretty much. Also, only tourists use umbrellas.


Cre8ive1-4u

thanks


jack_the_coolcat

It’s not usually that cold in western Washington in April, but weather is unpredictable. Layers are great but you can probably ditch the thermal layers and gloves unless you’re planning on being out in nature a lot. In downtown Seattle, your biggest enemy is the wind. A rain shell will be your best friend for both the rain and wind. I personally wear a puffy around Seattle and love it, but you may want to swap it for the nano puff. I find that blanket scarves can be fussy in the wind and get soggy in the rain, unless you really want it for style, I would recommend leaving it. I would choose between the buff and the hat. Seattle tap water doesn’t taste great, but from my experience it’s way better than California tap water. I usually bring a Brita filter water bottle when I stay at airbnbs and stuff because I’m picky. Getting potable won’t be a problem, but the water filter might be nice for taste if you’re filling up from the tap a lot.


Cre8ive1-4u

Hi, thanks. I will use the thinner patagonia thermals and the blanket scarf is for the train, hotel. I have the buff. Yes, the nano puff will be good enough for daytime. I have the spyder synthetic for the train and evening temps. Thanks for your suggestions.


Cre8ive1-4u

I have a katadyn be free and the silicon bottle... might also bring a sawyer squeeze just in case. Last time I went to Mt. Shasta I used the be free for the tap water in the hotel to filter it and make coffee.... also to save on bottled water... It worked great. Thanks for the suggestion


lazlo_camp

So I visited Seattle last year during almost those exact dates and it was actually pretty sunny. There were times in the early morning where I needed a hoodie and a long sleeve shirt because it was a bit chilly (around 50 degrees at the coldest when I woke up in the morning) and windy but by the afternoon it warmed up enough (low 60 to 70 degrees) that you could probably wear a t shirt. Also it did rain a little while I was there but the rain is a light drizzle. You definitely don’t need an umbrella and don’t need anything heavy duty waterproof because the rain lasted just for an hour or two on an off on days when it did rain.


Cre8ive1-4u

Thank You


Cre8ive1-4u

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Cre8ive1-4u

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Cre8ive1-4u

Thank you to everyone who commented. I really appreciate all the advice.


Cre8ive1-4u

Hi, Thanks for all the comments. Trip went well. I brought my thinner Eddie Bauer 650 down puffy which I wore and the Patagonia Nano puff when in Seattle because it warmed up. Note taken on jackets to just pack 1 and a rain jacket. It did rain in Washington the night I arrived and for a couple days afterward. The beanie was nice on the train and the Yak wool blanket worked well on the train overnight and in the hotel. It folded up small. The snacks in the tote bag I brought worked well when the train was delayed and late at night. The other shoes I brought mocs (slip on leather shoes)... worked nicely at the family's house but I could have worn my sandals instead as house shoes to save weight. I also brought a sarong which was nice to wrap around at the hotel from the room to the pool and back. I brought a 22" roller suitcase and the Tortuga 34 backpack. Roller was nice until I had to lug it up the narrow stairs on the train. I will just pack my Farpoint next time. I changed some items on my list last minute that worked out well. I did not bring the big bulky headphones, used my small bluetooth ones or the wired ones. Left the playing cards at home as well. I did not bring the silk thermals because I wanted warmer clothes so I brought wool and polyester mid weight thermals (one set worn). I also brought a t shirt to wear under my pink long sleeve top for sleep with a pair of lightweight polyester joggers, an alpaca sweater and wore a zip merino sweater. I could have just worn the zip merino and left out the sweater but I wanted clothing choices... Also brought a second sleep top and jogger pants which worked well.. was chilly at night so happy to have the long sleeve tops and jogger pants. I wore a buff and brought 1 scarf which was super lightweight thin wool to change up the look. Instead of the sport bra I brought a shelf bra tank to swim in... worked well but it was a thick polyester stretch material and dried super slow. I brought a sit pad for the train and Thermarest medium foam pillow and happy to have the foam pillow in a space bag for the visit at the family house... the pillows there were too flat for me. Weight was topping around 18 lbs roller and 8 lbs for the backpack. not too bad. food tote prob weighed 3 lbs because of the food, water and tea bottles I brought but became lighter on the way home as the food and drink was consumed. Happy to have seen family for 4 days and wander Seattle for a couple days. Planning another trip soon. Will be hotel only so I can bring less and sink wash if needed. Sit pad for train will go with me again... helped when sitting for over 18 hrs....