Seattle weather forecasters call it a Canadian weather system. Our friends in British Columbia, suffering similarly from the cold, call it an Alaskan weather system. Either way, the Northwest has been blasted with miserable weather -- strong winds, snow, ice & frigid record breaking temperatures. Though a fresh blanket of new fallen snow is beautiful, it can be a hassle if you’re a boat owner or a boat broker.

Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle has been busy tending to boats at their Seattle Lake Union office, and checking on friends’ and personal boats at various marinas in the Seattle area. It’s important to secure lines in preparation for the predicted strong winds, ensure anti-freeze heating is in place when available, drain water lines, etc. Temperatures are expected to be bitterly cold through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend with more cold and more snow predicted for Seattle and Puget Sound this winter. Blame it on La Nina!