Beaver Nation Migration

If you aren’t from the northwest you might be wondering about the “rainy season” in Oregon.  The rain here in the valley tends to be a constant mist and thunderstorms and downpours are a rarity.  Pretty much from October to mi-April is when most of our rainy days happen, with the occasional brisk overcast (but no rain) days in between.  We recommend a good rain coat, which may required spending a little more than usual, but keep in mind you will wear it often.  Some students like to get rain boots, which does help with the puddles that form around campus on sidewalks. Umbrellas usually mean you are a guest on campus and not from around here.  Make sure your backpack is durable, some backpacks are rain/water resistant, however you can also get sprays  that won’t damage your fabric but can help protect it and make it water resistant.

The biggest piece of advice is rain doesn’t stop Oregonians.  We hike, we bike, we play in the rain, it doesn’t slow us down at all!