High Wind — Washington Palouse, Washington

2024-12-18 · Washington Palouse, Washington

Event narrative

Pullman Airport recorded a gust of 60 MPH. The area had 588 customers 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 1229705. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.