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Most people do not realize that Eastern Washington, especially the Central basin that includes Yakima and Tri-Cities are very sunny, and rarely have extreme cold. Except for a few chilly months, (and by that I mean highs in the upper 30's and 40's), the area is warm and sunny most of the year. It is amusing to me how many around the country do not understand the geography of this region, but I guess I could say I don't understand the geography of the east either.
The Tri-Cities has a modified desert climate where golf is played 360 days a year, (yes with sweaters, november to march), and the sun shines for 300 of those days. So when talking about the sunbelt, this area should be included.
[quote=pnwguy2;41715721]Most people do not realize that Eastern Washington, especially the Central basin that includes Yakima and Tri-Cities are very sunny, and rarely have extreme cold. Except for a few chilly months, (and by that I mean highs in the upper 30's and 40's), the area is warm and sunny most of the year. It is amusing to me how many around the country do not understand the geography of this region, but I guess I could say I don't understand the geography of the east either.
The Tri-Cities has a modified desert climate where golf is played 360 days a year, (yes with sweaters, november to march), and the sun shines for 300 of those days. So when talking about the sunbelt, this area should be included.everythingInteresting that most of us who claim that this area should be a part of the sunbelt actually live here, we know what it's like. I have lived in both the sunbelt (desert SW) and upper Midwest. By far and away this area of WA is more similar to the sun belt city I lived in than the Midwest. Climate, sunny days, landscape, growth, demographics...everything.
[quote=pnwguy2;41715721]Most people do not realize that Eastern Washington, especially the Central basin that includes Yakima and Tri-Cities are very sunny, and rarely have extreme cold. Except for a few chilly months, (and by that I mean highs in the upper 30's and 40's), the area is warm and sunny most of the year. It is amusing to me how many around the country do not understand the geography of this region, but I guess I could say I don't understand the geography of the east either.
The Tri-Cities has a modified desert climate where golf is played 360 days a year, (yes with sweaters, november to march), and the sun shines for 300 of those days. So when talking about the sunbelt, this area should be included.
Interesting that most of us who claim that this area should be a part of the sunbelt actually live here, we know what it's like. I have lived in both the sunbelt (desert SW) and upper Midwest. By far and away this area of WA is more similar to the sun belt city I lived in than the Midwest. Climate, sunny days, landscape, growth, demographics...everything.
There's a whole row of palm tree's on several streets in NW Portland. Of course they were planted there. I use to like walking past them on cold wet days. Seeing all those Palm Trees sort of gave me, a feeling of being in a tropical locale if only for a moment or two.
Palm trees can survive in the Seattle/Portland area. For many it is a cultural thing, for many it is an art thing, for many it is simply not right. I don't mind them, in fact, kind of enjoy them as a surprise visual!
Palm trees can survive in the Seattle/Portland area. For many it is a cultural thing, for many it is an art thing, for many it is simply not right. I don't mind them, in fact, kind of enjoy them as a surprise visual!
I wonder if the influx of CA residents to Oregon and Washington started that trend. How long have cities like Portland and Seattle been planting palms? Also, are they palms planted on private property or are they used by the city as well when landscaping sidewalks and medians?
Edit: just noticed jimbob1's post, so part of this question has been answered.
Looking at that map, How can Las Vegas not be considered part of the sun belt?
Or Southern Utah, locally known as "Dixie". Plenty of palms around St. George.
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