As in other places in the Pacific Northwest, there is
abundant rainfall in the fall, winter, and spring. The rain is often a menacing
drizzle or mist, meaning you'll often be wet; total precipitation in Seattle
and Portland is technically less than many east coast and southeastern cities
because there are fewer downpours, instead the rain opts for a near constant
drizzle. A sunny day in the rainy season can seem to be very rare, and
Portlanders have the unusual habit of wearing shorts and flip-flops the minute
the sun comes out, even if the temperature is barely above freezing. Portland
has very
