some rain???? how about 6 months of rain!!! The ground stays wet, muddy and soggy for the entire winter. And there are several cloudy, grey days that get down-right depressing. There's nothing worse than being cold and WET!!! This climate is ruining my horse's feet because he's standing in mud at least 6 months out of the year. My 2nd option would be to stick him in an indoor stall all winter but that's just cruel. Nope, not much snow but I guess I'd prefer sunny, dry and cold winter's to Salem's winters. I'm hoping to move over the Santiam Pass to central Oregon where it has my kind of climate....drier and sunnier!
Brenda | Salem, OR | Report Abuse

There’s a rainy season and a sunny season, but no real extremes in temperatures. We moved here from Indiana five years ago and it sure as heck bets the below zero weather and snow. We thank our lucky stars for Salem’s weather. Who does much outside in winter anyway, unless you want to snow ski, and you can do that a short drive away. The rain and grey skies are cozy in the winter. Curl up with a cup of coffee or tea, read a good book by the fire. Cook soups and chili. Watch movies. It’s all about perspective. Is the glass half full? Or half empty?
Laura | Salem, OR | Report Abuse