Heavy Snow — Northwest Blue Mountains, Washington

2025-02-15 to 2025-02-17 · Northwest Blue Mountains, Washington

Event narrative

Ski Bluewood reported 11 inches of snow in 12 hours from 4am to 4pm Feb 17.

Wider weather episode

A broad, parent low centered off the BC coast circulated a series of shortwaves into the Pacific Northwest from February 15th to the 18th, leading to persistent mountain snow over the period.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1235985. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.