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High Wind in Central Chelan County, Washington
High Wind March 7, 2026 – March 8, 2026 · Central Chelan County, Washington
What the National Weather Service wrote
Sustained winds reached 38 kts (44 mph) and gusts near 43 kts (50 mph) 3 miles Northwest of Leavenworth. Other gusts across the Chelan county ranged from 40 to 50 mph.
The wider storm
A strong upper level jet was positioned over the Pacific Northwest from March 8 through 13. As it mixed down to the lower levels, it brought periods of high winds sustained in the 30 to 40 mph range and gusts up to 70 mph for portions of the region. It was followed by a cold front that brought snow amounts ranging from 2 to 8 inches for the lowlands and 8 to 14 inches for the higher terrain.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1327983. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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