Heavy Snow — Waterville Plateau, Washington

2025-01-03 · Waterville Plateau, Washington

Event narrative

Observer reported 8 inches of snow in Waterville.

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 1233286. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.