102 in Portland (environment, real estate, smog)

[oldtintype]

So, since tomorrow will be 102, I hope all of the cold weather complainers will be happy

[PNW-type-gal]

The good thing about living out by the Gorge - it's only supposed to be 98 here tomorrow.

[Waterlily]

I saw the title and thought it was about someone who was 102 years old.

Wow! 102 degrees is hot. Portland will be sweating if that happens. I hope it's just for one day.

[nancy thereader]

I just checked out the weather forum site that someone else mentioned and that must be a record. I am moving to Portland partially FOR its great weather.

[parasol]

Portland does have great weather. I've been watching the weather patterns and temperatures for the last 8 months or so and for me it's the ideal climate. The hundred-degree temps are not commonplace and from what the locals here say there's only a few of those days per year. I can deal with that over perpetual 95-degree days here in Florida for the next 6 months.

[MtnSurfer]

Yes,

I agree as long as I have AC. I wonder if many homes in Oregon even come with AC? I guess you could always add a wall unit or fans to the house. Or just sweat it out and look forward to some clouds;-)

I don't think there is any place with 'perfect' weather. I grew up in S. Cal. at the beach and many would consider that perfect weather. But now that I live in Colorado I have really come to enjoy seasons. S. Cal. is also too dry and smoggy. 70 Degrees and sunny for Christmas just never really felt right. Although it was good to try out a new bike or surfboard;-P

- Derek

[Supernova7]

Originally Posted by MtnSurfer

Yes,

I agree as long as I have AC. I wonder if many homes in Oregon even come with AC? I guess you could always add a wall unit or fans to the house. Or just sweat it out and look forward to some clouds;-)

I don't think there is any place with 'perfect' weather. I grew up in S. Cal. at the beach and many would consider that perfect weather. But now that I live in Colorado I have really come to enjoy seasons. S. Cal. is also too dry and smoggy. 70 Degrees and sunny for Christmas just never really felt right. Although it was good to try out a new bike or surfboard;-P

- Derek

I'm in S.Cal and LOVE IT. Only problem I have with California is $$$$$$ very expensive state to live in. You and I are opposite, I grew up w/4seasons so for me it was a nice change not to see snow for Christmas. It was nice to leave the gloves, scarf and goose downs packed away in the attic. For me California has the best weather in the U.S. by far. Not cold and not hot, a nice gentle breeze blowing through your hair. It's very refreshing. I don't think it's dry but there is smog. Well, I guess no city is perfect. Portlands overcast skyes really suit my mood, love it. The rain, so long as it's not pouring I can bare. If you're not living on the streets you don't have to worry much about the weather.....lol

[PNW-type-gal]

If by "California" you mean Southern California by the beach, that is the weather. I had relatives in the Central Valley and the Sierras that I spent quite a bit of time with, and that was certainly NOT the weather. My son currently goes to school out in San Bernardino, and that's not the weather there either.

A/C is more and more common in new construction in Portland. I have it, mostly because of allergies (there are a couple of trees/plants I am seriously allergic to, and can't open the windows in late spring for about a month), but summer temp-wise we could get by without it. It wouldn't be worth it for the few very hot days otherwise - even when the days are hot, it cools off at night and we have a whole-house fan that cools things off nicely and for a lot less money.

[MtnSurfer]

Yes,

I think I know what you mean. My mom's side of the family moved from Michigan to Calif. back in the 50s for some of the same reasons you mentioned. They were just plain tired of the snow and freezing temps they had grown up with. So Califonia was perfect for them and it was a lot nicer, less crouded, smoggy and more affordable back them. Fast forward 50+ years and the landscape and ecomony has 'Totally' changed.

I think for people who get tired of 'year and after year' of the same kind of weather, change can be a good thing. In the same way Oregonians who are sick and tired of grey skys might really enjoy Arizona, California, Colorado or Florida. I think it is actually good to see and experience more of the country.

Oregon weather to me is kind of a happy medium, not as cold as the east coast or midwest but not as sunny,warm and dry as Calif. When I refer to S. Calif as dry I am really referring to annual rain fall and naturally green environment or lack thereof. Most of it is a semi-arid desert climate with a lot of 'planted landscape.'

[Supernova7]

Originally Posted by PNW-type-gal

If by "California" you mean Southern California by the beach, that is the weather. I had relatives in the Central Valley and the Sierras that I spent quite a bit of time with, and that was certainly NOT the weather. My son currently goes to school out in San Bernardino, and that's not the weather there either.

A/C is more and more common in new construction in Portland. I have it, mostly because of allergies (there are a couple of trees/plants I am seriously allergic to, and can't open the windows in late spring for about a month), but summer temp-wise we could get by without it. It wouldn't be worth it for the few very hot days otherwise - even when the days are hot, it cools off at night and we have a whole-house fan that cools things off nicely and for a lot less money.

Yes, I'm referring to Southern California. I agree that it depends on where you live but for the most part Southern California has excellent weather year round. Usually 65-75 degrees on average. Very little rain, maybe 5 days out of the year but thankfully it's not 100 degree temperatures like Arizona. Unfortunately, a lot of people are being forced out of the entire state due to enormous real estate costs. There's just no way around it. Everything else is fine. I'm considering moving to Portland or Seattle sometime in 2008. For now just doing a lot of research to make sure it will be a good fit for me.