Heavy Snow — Western Okanogan County, Washington

2023-10-24 to 2023-10-26 · Western Okanogan County, Washington

Event narrative

Washington DOT reported 9 inches of snow at 0842 PST for Washington Pass portion of Highway 20. Loup Loup Pass received 6 inches. 8.5 inches of snow was reported by a Cocorahs observer 6 miles Southeast of Mazama. Other reports in the area ranged from 1 to 3 inches.

Wider weather episode

A low passed through the Pacific Northwest and brought the first round of widespread snow to Eastern Washington. Highest snow amounts were recorded along Highway 2 and North with reports ranging from one to five inches. Highway 20 and areas of the Methow Valley received six to 9 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1144628. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.