Heavy Snow — West Slopes Central Cascades and Passes, Washington

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

Event narrative

NWAC station at Alpental reported 12 inches in 12 hours ending 8 pm Mar 14, 18 inches in 24 hours ending 6 am Mar 15, and 21 inches during warning period. NWAC station at Snoqualmie Pass reported 12 inches in 12 hours ending 10 pm Mar 14, and 18 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 379439. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.