Heavy Snow — Lower Garfield & Asotin, Washington

2010-12-28 to 2010-12-29 · Lower Garfield & Asotin, Washington

Wider weather episode

Heavy snow fell over much of Eastern Washington, as well as blizzard conditions on the Palouse. Widespread accidents, major highway closures, and thousands losing power resulted during this major storm. Road closures include U.S. Highway 195 from Pullman to the Idaho State Line, State Route 27 from Palouse to Garfield, and State Route 23 from Steptoe to the Lincoln County Line. In addition, Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport closed early on the morning of December 29th due to poor runway conditions, and remained closed much of the day. Washington State Patrol responded to 150 slide offs and collisions between Cheney and the Idaho State Line. Interstate 90 in Spokane was closed at the height of the storm after a semi truck crashed. Two people received indirect injuries after a collision on Highway 195. County roads from Wilson Creek to Grand Coulee were closed due to falling and drifting snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 269354. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.