Ice Storm — Central Coast, Washington

2022-12-22 to 2022-12-23 · Central Coast, Washington

Event narrative

An ice storm caused major impacts along the central WA Coast. A report out of Aberdeen measured 0.25 inches of ice.

Wider weather episode

After a series of snow events in the lowlands and mountains of western Washington, a system off the Pacific brought a modifying airmass towards the area right before the Christmas holiday. Warmer Pacific air was able to overrun lingering cold air very near the surface, producing a warm layer of classic characteristic of a freezing rain profile. As such, measurable ice accumulation led to hazardous impacts across the area, most noticeably to roadways and travel.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1073545. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.