Heavy Snow — East Columbia River Gorge, Washington

2008-12-20 to 2008-12-21 · East Columbia River Gorge, Washington

Wider weather episode

A Pacific storm system brought warm advection heavy snowfall across the area. Snowfall amounts in inches included 3.5 miles northeast of Dallesport(8), Wishram(6), 3 miles east southeast of Kittitas(6), 5 miles north northwest of Ellensburg(4), Toppenish(4), Yakima(4.8), 5 miles west of Kennewick(4.5), Connell(6), 4 miles east northeast of Dixie(6), Walla Walla(5), Touchet SnoTel(13.5), Ski Bluewood(10), Naches(8), 3 miles northwest of Cle Elum(10.5), 3 miles southeast of BZ Corner(9.5), Snowden(10).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 141086. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.