High Wind — Southern Washington Cascade Foothills, Washington

2008-10-26 · Southern Washington Cascade Foothills, Washington

Event narrative

This wind gust was recorded at the Larch Mountain RAWS. Time of observation is estimated.

Wider weather episode

Under a transitional upper level ridge of high pressure and with the influence of the surface thermal trough along the coast, good east winds set up through the Columbia River Gorge and over the Cascades into the Foothills. Though not widespread, a few locations recorded strong winds under this pattern.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 135266. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.