![]() Offshore flow will increase on Thursday as a front tracks down trough eastern WA. Morning temps will be cooler with lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. We'll see breezy east winds below the Cascades gaps (like in North Bend, Black Diamond, Enumclaw). However, there is shallow fog around the sound this morning. This will lead to less cloud cover and mostly clear conditions. A ridge will remain parked over the Pac NW through Wednesday and western WA will lie under dry/northerly flow. A system may arrive late in the week, increasing chances of rain across the region again over the weekend. ![]() Dry and cool conditions will persist through much of the week with an upper level ridge across the Pacific Northwest. All are marked on the map above.Area Discussion for - Seattle, WA (on/off) Help NOTE: mouseover dotted underlined text for definitionĪrea Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Seattle WA 300 AM PST Mon Nov 14 2022 A few places we’ve enjoyed include Noodle Hut, Seattle Deli (serving inexpensive banh mi sandwiches), Qin Xi’an Noodles, and Dumpling Generation. If you’re looking for food, there are many good casual Asian eateries along Pacific Highway (Highway 99) in the Edmonds/Lynnwood area. In the mood for another short, easy urban hike? Try Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary in Everett. Both towns have public beaches near their respective ferry terminals, and you don’t have to hike to get there! Check out Brackett’s Landing North in Edmonds or Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo. Meadowdale Beach is located midway between the towns of Mukilteo to the north and Edmonds to the south. My younger son, T, loved exploring the many old hollowed out stumps found along the trail. It’s great in (almost) any weather – just don’t forget to check the tide tables before you go! While the picnic area isn’t a big draw in the winter, it’s a great spot for picnics or outdoor games in good weather. The kids happily spent a few hours at Meadowdale Beach playing with rocks and sticks and splashing at the water’s edge. A clear day provides fantastic views of the Olympic Mountains. This is a great easy year-round hike in the North Seattle/Snohomish County urban area, with a wonderful beach to explore during low tide. ![]() The beach is sometimes inaccessible during high tides, so check the tide tables ahead of time if you’re hoping for beach time. The trail can be muddy if it’s been raining. Dogs on leash are welcome, including on the beach. This is a great place for tossing a ball or Frisbee. Along the trail, just before the beach, is a large grassy area with picnic tables, a covered picnic shelter, and restrooms (or port-a-potties on our visit). A port-a-potty is stationed in the parking lot. Fortunately, street parking is available nearby. Parking at Meadowdale Beach Park is free, but on busy weekends it can fill. Current trip reports are available online on the WTA (Washington Trails Association) website. This hike is included in the book Best Hikes with Kids: Western Washington by Susan Elderkin. January, 2021, about 3 hours, but that included almost 2 hours at the beach CURRENT INFO The first part of the trail heads downhill at a relatively gentle slope (there are some stairs), then flattens out when you reach the creek at the bottom of the gulch. The Lunds Gulch Trail to Meadowdale Beach is wide and well-maintained. Meadowdale Beach Park is located a short distance north of Seattle in Lynnwood, Washington, on the shores of Puget Sound.
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