Heavy Snow — West Slopes Northern Cascades and Passes, Washington

2012-01-16 to 2012-01-18 · West Slopes Northern Cascades and Passes, Washington

Event narrative

NWAC station at Stevens Pass Hwy recorded 22 inches in 24 hours ending 6 pm Jan 17, and 28 inches during warning period.

Wider weather episode

A Pacific frontal system combined with a cold air mass over western Washington to bring another round of heavy snow to the Washington Cascades.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 364948. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.