Strong Wind — Okanogan Highlands, Washington

2024-02-25 to 2024-02-26 · Okanogan Highlands, Washington

Event narrative

Local utility company reported 307 residents estimated to be without power just east of the Twin Lakes at 2149LST. Gold Mountain Raws recorded a max gust of 47 MPH at 2111LST. Winds were sustained in the teens with gusts into the 30s and 40s for the period.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front brought heavy snow and strong winds to portions of Eastern Washington. Snow reports across the region ranged from 2 to 5 inches. The Cascades received the most with Stevens Pass recording 36 inches. Winds were breezy across the Columbia Basin with gusts into the into the 40s MPH.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1164004. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.