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High Wind in Central Chelan County, Washington

High Wind March 8, 2026 · Central Chelan County, Washington

58 mph
Measured gust (50 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Station recorded a gust of 50 kts (57 mph) 10 miles north of Royal City. Other gusts in the area ranged from 43 to 54 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 1328005. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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