High Wind — Willapa Hills, Washington

2025-02-24 to 2025-02-25 · Willapa Hills, Washington

Event narrative

The Huckleberry Ridge RAWS measured a peak gust of 72 mph 02/25 0111 PST, and was near or above 58 mph 2300 02/24 to 0400 02/25.

Wider weather episode

A strengthening upper-level low and an associated strong low pressure system at the surface tracked just off the Pacific Northwest coast leading to a period of high winds. Heavy snow also fell across the south Washington Cascades during this period in addition to localized flooding on the Grays River near the coast. The frontal passage during the early afternoon hours of Feb 24th allowed for a period of isolated severe thunderstorms later that afternoon due to a low CAPE but high shear environment.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1236380. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.