Heavy Snow — Wenatchee Area, Washington

2025-01-03 · Wenatchee Area, Washington

Event narrative

Observer reported 8 inches of snow one mile Northwest of Chelan. Other reports in the leeside of the Cascades ranged from 6 to 8 inches for the areas around Entiat, Malaga, and Sunnyslope.

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 1233287. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.