High Wind — Willapa Hills, Washington

2024-12-26 · Willapa Hills, Washington

Event narrative

The Abernathy Mtn RAWS measured a peak gust of 64 mph at 12/26 0800 PST and was near or above 58 mph 12/26 0000 to 12/26 0900.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold frontal boundary followed by an unsettled period of lower snow-level and the arrival of a potent secondary low pressure system brought heavy snow to the Cascades and high winds to the coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1225515. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.