Heavy Snow — West Slopes Central Cascades and Passes, Washington

2012-11-18 to 2012-11-19 · West Slopes Central Cascades and Passes, Washington

Event narrative

USFS NWAC station at Stevens Pass measured 12 inches snow in 12 hours ending 7 am Nov 19, and 19 inches in 24 hours ending 11 am Nov 19.

USFS NWAC station at Paradise measured 12 inches snow in 12 hours ending 3 am Nov 19, and 16 inches during warning period.

Wider weather episode

A strong Pacific frontal system and the Puget Sound Convergence Zone that formed in its wake brought heavy snow to the Cascades, especially at Stevens Pass.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 421772. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.