PNW
Geography & Places abbreviation · Region
| Stands for | Pacific Northwest |
|---|---|
| Categories | Geography & Places |
PNW stands for Pacific Northwest, a region abbreviation.
Region of Washington, Oregon and Idaho, sometimes with British Columbia, western Montana and northern California, known for evergreen forests, the Cascade Range and rain. PNW appears in tourism, outdoor brands and social media.
Example: PNW hikers start watching snowmelt reports in June.
Usage notes
The broader cross-border region is sometimes called Cascadia. Seattle and Portland are its largest US cities, and Vancouver its largest Canadian one.
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