Heavy Snow — Central Columbia River Gorge, Washington

2023-12-01 · Central Columbia River Gorge, Washington

Event narrative

Trained Spotters reported 5 to 8 inches of snow around Skamania near Highway 14 the morning of December 1.

Wider weather episode

A strong front produced hevy snow for the Southwest Washington Cascades. Cold Air in the Columbia Gorge resulted in heavy snow as a front associated with an atmospheric river produced precipitation across Southwest Washington. Washington Department of Transportation closed Highway 14 through the Columbia River Gorge between mileposts 18 and 43 due to the snow causing multiple vehicle spinouts.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1160550. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.