Heavy Snow — Northeast Mountains, Washington

2025-01-08 · Northeast Mountains, Washington

Event narrative

Observer estimated 7 inches of snow 6 miles Southwest of Mount Spokane. Another estimate report of 3.5 inches of snow in Suncrest was received.

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 1233289. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.