Heavy Snow — East Columbia River Gorge, Washington

2008-12-17 to 2008-12-18 · East Columbia River Gorge, Washington

Wider weather episode

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_id 141063. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.