Heavy Snow — Lower Columbia, Washington

2024-01-09 to 2024-01-10 · Lower Columbia, Washington

Event narrative

Trained Skywarn Spotters reported 1 to 7 inches of snow overnight of the 9th in the Kelso/Longview area.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front swept across the Pacific Northwest on the 8th, ushering in much colder air. Strong and deep onshore flow in this cold air mass led to periods of heavy snow, strong winds for the Cascades, with snow for the lowlands.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1160917. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.