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Heavy Snow in East Slopes of the Southern Cascades, Washington

Heavy Snow December 20, 2008 – December 22, 2008 · East Slopes of the Southern Cascades, Washington

The wider storm

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 141093. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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