Heavy Snow — Western Skagit County, Washington
2008-12-24 · Western Skagit County, Washington
$150K
Property damage
Event narrative
Snowfall of about 6 inches was reported. A 45 foot cabin cruiser in Shelter Bar Marina sank under the weight of the snow. Heavy snow damaged the gutters on several buildings at the Skagit County Fairgrounds.
Wider weather episode
Another in a series of winter storms hit western Washington with the greatest impact in northern areas.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 140530. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.