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Heavy Snow in Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Washington

Heavy Snow April 15, 2023 – April 18, 2023 · Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Washington

What the National Weather Service wrote

Light snow accumulation began on April 15 around noon, resulting in generally less than 1 inch into April 16th at the Mt Baker Ski Area. Snow really began to pickup on April 16th (between 5am-7am), with well over a foot of snow falling by the early morning hours of the 17th (5am-7am). Snow also then continued through the 18th, with about another half a foot falling in a 24 hour period.

The wider storm

Heavy mountain snow was experienced in the North Cascades around mid-April as an active weather pattern persisted.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1094323. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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