Heavy Snow — Kittitas Valley, Washington

2011-01-11 to 2011-01-12 · Kittitas Valley, Washington

Wider weather episode

Moist air from the southwest overrode cold air at the surface and produced heavy snowfall. Amounts reported in inches included 3 miles northwest of Cle Elum (6), 7 miles north northwest of Easton (9), 2 miles east of Cle Elum (6), 8 miles southeast of Cliffdell (7), 2 miles northwest of Ellensburg (5), and 1 mile north of Thorp (5).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 268177. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.