Heavy Snow — Northeast Blue Mountains, Washington

2010-04-02 · Northeast Blue Mountains, Washington

Wider weather episode

A strong frontal passage brought late season heavy snow in the higher elevations of the Okanogan Valley, Northeast Washington Mountains, and the Blue Mountains. Snow accumulations from the Okanogan Valley include five inches seven miles northwest of Omak, and six inches near Malott. In the northeast Washington Mountains, 49 Degrees Ski Resort reported eight inches of snow. Over southeast Washington, Ski Bluewood reported seven inches of snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 221224. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.