Heavy Snow — West Slopes Northern Cascades and Passes, Washington

2012-03-11 to 2012-03-12 · West Slopes Northern Cascades and Passes, Washington

Event narrative

NWAC station at Mt Baker recorded 16 inches snow in 12 hours ending 1 am Mar 12, and 26 inches during warning period. NWAC station at Stevens Pass Highway recorded 13 inches in 12 hours ending 3 pm Mar 12.

Wider weather episode

A Pacific front and its Puget Sound Convergence Zone brought heavy snow to the Washington Cascades, especially from Stevens Pass northward.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 374060. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.