Heavy Snow — Wenatchee Area, Washington

2024-12-17 · Wenatchee Area, Washington

Event narrative

Observer reported 14.5 inches of snow. Other reports in the area reported 3 to 7 inches from Wenatchee, Cashmere, and Manson areas.

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 1229708. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.