High Wind — Wenatchee Area, Washington

2023-02-20 · Wenatchee Area, Washington

Event narrative

Station DW7538 located 5 miles SSW of East Wenatchee recorded a gust of 59 MPH.

Wider weather episode

On February 20, a warm front pushed through the region bringing strong winds across portions of the Inland Northwest. On February 21, an Arctic cold front moved through the area bringing another round of strong winds. It also brought brief heavy snow that reduced visibility and created hazardous travel conditions to Eastern Washington.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1082571. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.