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Heavy Snow in East Columbia River Gorge, Washington

Heavy Snow December 17, 2008 – December 18, 2008 · East Columbia River Gorge, Washington

The wider storm

Moist Pacific air over running Arctic air at the surface led to heavy snowfall. Snowfall amounts in inches included Kennewick(5), Finley(6), Dayton(14), Waitsburg(9.5), 3.5 miles northeast of Dallesport(4), White Salmon(7), 9 miles north of Ellensburg(9), 2 miles west southwest of Ellensburg(5), Ski Bluewood(13), Touchet SnoTel(10), Easton Dam(24), Cle Elum(17), Trout Lake(13), Snowden(6.5).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 141063. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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