Heavy Snow — Olympics, Washington

2009-04-11 to 2009-04-12 · Olympics, Washington

Event narrative

NWAC station at Hurricane Ridge recorded heavy snowfall (22 inches).

Wider weather episode

A Pacific frontal system with copious moisture and relatively high freezing levels brought snow to the higher elevations of the Olympics and North Cascades, mainly in the vicinity of Mt Baker.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 164115. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.