![]() Get some good snow boots – we like boots from REI because you can try them out while you’re there! Get yourself something with a hood, to cover your head when you’re outside or shoveling the sidewalk. Get yourself some good snow boots and a good jacket – we like Columbia gear, North Face, Patagonia, etc. ![]() Here are our top tips for those of you who aren’t accustomed to living in the snow: You can (and should!) keep one at home, one in your car, and get one specifically for your pets.Īdvice From People Who Didn’t Grow Up in Snowīoth Blake and I didn’t grow up in snowy climates – we grew up in Phoenix, AZ, which is the complete opposite of ‘snowy winter.’ More like 60 degrees and balmy! That said, it didn’t take us long to adjust to winter in Spokane. The following kits are essentials, especially for Spokane in the winter. We’ve also crowd-sourced these answers – let us know if you agree over on our Facebook page! 1) Emergency Kit for the Winter You can get most if not all of these items on Amazon, or from local stores around Spokane. But what do people truly recommend?Īfter living here for almost a decade’s worth of winters, we’ve broken down the absolute essentials for surviving winter in Spokane. We’ve talked about how you’ll want to prepare an emergency kit and get, at the very least, all-season tires if not snow tires to survive winter in Spokane. Must-Haves for Surviving Winter in Spokane You’ll also want to be careful of driving back and forth from Seattle to Spokane in the winter – chains are usually recommended for your car and at times it can be too dangerous to make the journey back and forth. Your best bet is to hope for the worst and have a 72 hour emergency kit on hand at all times throughout the winter.įor those moving from Seattle, expect colder temperatures than Seattle and be prepared for snow. If the news says we’re going to get a lot of snow, prepare ahead of time and have water, food (non-perishable in case you do lose power), snow tires if you must do a lot of driving, and possibly a generator. In 2019, we received over 29.5 inches in February in Spokane – yes, more than half of our annual average!Īnd this doesn’t even take into account the winters of 2016-2017 ( 60 inches of snow) or 2008-2009 ( 82.5 inches of snow)! I lived through through the 2008-2009 winter of Spokane and… it was something.Īll of this to say: winters in Spokane are generally mild, but don’t get complacent. ![]() ![]() For example, in 2019 we had a very mild winter all November, December and even January… until February came along and we were hit with the second snowiest February on record. Of course, this is assuming everything is ‘normal’ in Spokane, which isn’t always the case. February: highs around 40 degrees, lows around 26 degreesĪlso according to, a record high of 60 degrees was recorded in Spokane in 1917 and a record low of -21 degrees in 1968 (which also has one of the worst winters in Spokane on record!).įebruary snow at the Indian Trail Library (North Spokane) How to Prepare for Winter in Spokane.January: highs around 34 degrees, lows around 25 degrees.December: highs around 32 degrees, lows around 23.In terms of temperature, according to, monthly averages for Spokane are: Snow typically arrives in Spokane in November, but it’s not unheard of to have a light dusting of snow in Spokane in October. This is probably the most frequently asked question (after ‘ moving to Spokane‘) on various forums, and Everyday Spokane has already received a few times via email! Let’s start with the basics: the average snowfall you can expect in Spokane in any given year.Īccording to KREM2 News, a local news station here in Spokane, average snowfall in Spokane is around 44 inches annually and typically falls over 34 days. Looking for more things to do in Spokane? Check out our best things to do in Spokane article here! What is Winter Typically Like in Spokane?
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