Heavy Snow — Simcoe Highlands, Washington

2011-02-28 · Simcoe Highlands, Washington

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front brought high winds to the Lower Columbia Basin of Washington and heavy snow in the mountain areas. The heavy snowfall closed Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass for several hours. School was closed in Cle Elum Roslyn. Peak winds reported in miles per hour included 8 miles northwest of West Richland (58), 15 miles west of Basin City (67), and 14 miles north northwest of West Richland (59). Snowfall amounts reported in inches included Cle Elum (17), 7 miles north northwest of Easton (23.5), Easton (15), 4 miles west of Roslyn (20), Snowden (16), 5 miles northeast of White Salmon (21), 8 miles northeast of Lyle (10), Touchet SnoTel (8), 13 miles east northeast of Walla Walla (8), and Goldendale (5).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 279496. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.