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Heavy Snow in Western Chelan County, Washington

Heavy Snow March 11, 2026 – March 13, 2026 · Western Chelan County, Washington

What the National Weather Service wrote

Observer reported 14.5 inches of snow 9 miles west of Lucerne.

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 1328472. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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