Dust Storm in Moses Lake Area, Washington

Dust Storm March 8, 2026 · Moses Lake Area, Washington

What the National Weather Service wrote

Washington DOT reported visibility down to between 200 and 300 ft along I-90 between Adams Rd and the Winchester Eastbound Rest Area. Winds in the area were sustained in the 30s with gusts into the 45 to 55 mph range.

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 1328000. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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