High Wind — Northeast Mountains, Washington

2024-12-18 · Northeast Mountains, Washington

Event narrative

Observer reported trees down along Highway 395 and 292 near Loon Lake. Station TT535 recorded a gust of 56 MPH at 0941 PST 8 miles north of Wellpinit.

Wider weather episode

The region saw widespread snow with a strong moist system moving through the Pacific Northwest. It brought near a foot of snow to portions of the Cascades and northern mountains of Washington on December 17 -18. It was followed by gusty winds near 60 MPH Thursday afternoon.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1229504. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.