Blizzard in Western Chelan County, Washington

Blizzard conditions were experienced at Stevens Pass. The area saw wind gusts up to 81 mph causing downed trees. Heavy snow reduced visibility to near zero miles.

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.