The thought of winter weather at the beach on the Washington coast conjures up word associatons such as “cold, windy, rainy, stormy and inclement.” The truth is that if you’re prepared with the right clothing, a visit to the beach in winter can surprise and delight just as at any other time of year. One of the things we like about winter weather is that it’s often dramatic. We’ve also learned that if you’re willing to go out in the middle of the night or the wee hours of the morning you might just catch some rare scenery. Take for example the scene at North Head Lighthouse during winter crab fishing season. The following photos were taken from about 4:30 to 6:30 a.m. in December.

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