What is the minimum acre size?
In the early 1980s the zoning changed to a 5 acre minimum on the valley floor and a 20 acre minimum in the highlands (roughly above the irrigation canals). Property platted before that time was grandfathered. Lots of less than 5 acres are usually in communities like Edelweiss, Pine Forest, Twin Lakes, Rodeo Trails, etc. There are areas and conditions where land can still be divided in lots of less than 5 acres in size. What is the weather like? Is there a lot of snow? The Methow Valleys seasons are classic. The summer is hot, spring and fall are cool and colorful. Winter is cold with lots of snow. The snow usually comes in November and melts off in March. Lost River might have four feet on the ground while Mazama has three, Winthrop two and Twisp only a foot or so. At the upper end of the Twisp River valley you can expect conditions similar to those in the Lost River and Mazama areas. When does Highway 20 close/open? Every year is different, but you can expect closure anytime from late
