High Wind — Spokane Area, Washington

2024-12-18 · Spokane Area, Washington

Event narrative

Spokane Airport ASOS reported a gust of 68 MPH. Reports of trees down at Grant Elementary, along US-195, and Rutter Parkway. Parts of a downtown parking garage facade were blown off. 875 customers were reported without power.

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 1229704. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.