High Wind in Okanogan Highlands, Washington

High Wind March 11, 2026 – March 12, 2026 · Okanogan Highlands, Washington

72 mph

Measured gust (63 kt)

$20K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

High winds sustained in the 40 to 50 mph range with gusts up to 73 mph caused power outages for 2096 customers.

The wider storm

A high wind event occured over Eastern Washington overnight on March 11 to 12. A strong low level jet 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.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1328685. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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