Heavy Snow — Okanogan Highlands, Washington

2025-01-03 · Okanogan Highlands, Washington

Event narrative

Observer reported 8 inches of snow 3 miles Southeast of Chesaw.

Wider weather episode

A series of shortwave weather systems pushed through the region bringing widespread precipitation. Snow levels fluctuated between 3000 to 3500 feet bringing a mountain snow and wintry mix to the valleys and lowlands. Reported accumulations across the region ranged from 6 to 8 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1233284. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.