I'm scheduled to report to a new command in Whidbey Island, Washington, in April of 2011. I've been a San Diego resident and rider for the last three years and have enjoyed quite possibly the best roads and weather here than any other location in which I've been stationed.

Can anyone provide any insight into riding conditions on a yearly basis? My command sponsor sent me a picture from the command and its literally covered in six inches of snow. I had to ask him, "what's snow?"

How many months a year can a guy reasonably expect to ride up there? Thanks!

 

Dude i was there for 2 months it rains on and off, i was told it was like that all year. What command you going to a vp?

 

We usually have good weather starting July 5th - sometime in October. Times on either side of that are iffy at best. Some cold weather gear will be in order. On the other hand there is nothing like the San Juan's in August.

 

Two words......................WET AND WETTER! LOL

Invest in a rainsuit, it doesn't snow all that much unless you head to the mountains. Lots of roads to ride, there's just not as much sun as down south.

 

You can tell when it's summer - the rain gets warm!

I've had some beautiful weather there in July and August, but no guarantee...

 

I have lived within fifteen miles of 'Whidby Island for 35 years.... depending on the person, you can ride almost 11 months a year. Just gear up for it

 

That's right!!! Time to man up and show what you're made of!!! I'm thinkin up there you should be able to ride year round!!! Ya'll have fun up there...ya hear. Geez
P.S. you want some nice ridin, come on down.

 

I agree, North San Diego County has some of the best roads in the world. I know you're going to miss the riding and weather. I try to avoid the rain, but a little rain here and there is OK. I guess if I moved up north I'd have to get used to getting wet. Good Luck.

 

I keep my bike ready to ride at all times...
Yes ..it does rain here, but it is not uncommon to
have good riding weather at any moment..
Be ready for it.. There are some great roads in
this area... you will enjoy your stay here.

 

Some of us ride year around. Just have to dress for it.
When the weather is nice, the rest of the riders come out in droves.
Cracks me up all them fair weather "bikers". LOL