High Wind — Olympics, Washington

2010-01-15 · Olympics, Washington

Event narrative

Wind sensors on Hurricane Ridge operated by the Northwest Avalanche Center recorded 60 mph sustained wind with gusts in the 80s.

Wider weather episode

Strong east winds affected the east Puget Sound lowlands and southwest interior. Meanwhile high winds were recorded on Hurricane Ridge in the Olympics.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 206888. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.