High Wind — Southwest Interior, Washington

2024-02-28 · Southwest Interior, Washington

Event narrative

Peak gust of 67 mph at Huckleberry Ridge RAWS.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rains from a slow moving, moist front brought heavy rains to portions of southwest Washington and northwest Oregon. The focus of the heavy rain was to the south Washington and north Oregon coast and coastal mountains where 30 hour rain totals ranged from 3 to 5 inches. In addition to the rain, high winds developed as well.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1164384. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.