Washington is beautiful any time of year, but our state’s even more breathtaking during the winter when covered in a layer of snow! Between all of the surrounding Evergreen trees and snowcapped peaks, we’re truly lucky to have some of the most jaw-dropping landscapes this season. Check out these 15 times when snow transformed our region into the most beautiful winter scenery:
- Mount Shuksan covered in snow, taken from the summit of Mount Ann.
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- A stunning winter shot of Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park.
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- Heading down a beautiful country road in northeastern Washington.
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- This snow-dusted trail can found near Lynndale Park in Lynnwood!
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- A panoramic view of Tipsoo Lake during the winter.
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- This magical photo was taken by Lake Wenatchee and Entiat Ridge.
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- A heavenly shot of Evergreen trees covered in snow near Gold Creek Pond.
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- The snowy shore along Lake Roosevelt at the Gifford Ferry dock.
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- A wintry view from Washington Pass on the North Cascades Highway.
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- Gem Lake, located at the foot of Wright Mountain in the Snoqualmie region. A true winter wonderland!
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- A chilly winter day in Sedro-Woolley.
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- The snowy scenery in the Mount Baker area looks even more amazing in black and white!
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- Here’s a unique shot of the Yakima River during the winter, near Milepost 14.
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- The sides of Palouse Falls covered in a powdery snow.
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- This lovely winter scene was captured looking across the Wenatchee River from Highway 2, just north of Leavenworth!
Mike Robinson
Isn’t our state beautiful during the winter?? Which photo was your favorite?
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Mike Robinson
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