Heavy Snow — West Slopes Northern Cascades and Passes, Washington

2012-03-14 to 2012-03-15 · West Slopes Northern Cascades and Passes, Washington

Event narrative

NWAC station at Mt Baker reported 14 inches in 12 hours ending 6 pm Mar 14, 23 inches in 24 hours ending 6 am Mar 15, and 29 inches during warning period.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front and the Puget Sound Convergence Zone that formed in its wake produced heavy snow in the Cascades.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 379438. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.