Winter Weather — Hood Canal Area, Washington

2022-12-01 to 2022-12-03 · Hood Canal Area, Washington

Event narrative

Snow was experienced the first few days of December. An average of around 1 inch was reported on Dec 1, an average of 2 inches was reported on Dec 2, and an average of 3-6 inches was reported on Dec 3.

Wider weather episode

A period of wintry weather was noted across the Western Washington lowlands at the beginning of December, earlier than what is typically experienced. Snow began at the end of November with several rounds continuing through the first few days of September. While accumulations did not meet winter storm criteria Dec 1-2, widespread heavy snow accumulations were experienced on Dec 3. These conditions were largely due to Fraser outflow in the low levels. with deep upper troughing in the upper levels.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1073327. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.