Strong Wind — Central Chelan County, Washington

2024-01-09 · Central Chelan County, Washington

Event narrative

Washington DOT closed Blewett Pass due to 30 trees being downed by winds and snow. There were blizzard conditions reported in the area. There were also reported of downed power lines near Telma and Plain.

Wider weather episode

A slow moving Low passed through the Pacific Northwest over January 6 through 10. It brought several rounds of locally heavy snow and gusty winds. Through the period, locations in the Cascades and Northern Mountains saw snow amounts of 6 to 12 inches. The Columbia Basin locations had amounts of 1 to 5 inches. Wind gusts ranged from 40 to low 50 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1159424. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.