Heavy Snow — Kittitas Valley, Washington

2012-12-25 · Kittitas Valley, Washington

Wider weather episode

A strong Pacific storm system brought snow to most of eastern Washington on Christmas day. Several areas received moderate to heavy snow. Snowfall measured in inches include: (4) 1 mile WNW of White Salmon, (4) 9 miles WSW of Yakima, (5) 3 miles SE of BZ Corner, (9.5) 1 mile SSW of Snowden, (4) just WSW of Bickleton, (5) 8 miles NE of Goldendale, (8) 1 mile north of Trout Lake, (4) 2 miles NNW of Tieton, (5) 5 miles WNW of Wiley City, (4) 1 mile NNW of Thorp, (4.5) 4 miles SSW of Kittitas, (6) 1 mile SW of Goldendale, (7.5) 2 miles NNW of Goldendale, (9.5) 12 miles NE of Appleton, and (8) 1 mile South of Goldendale.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 418742. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.