Heavy Snow — West Slopes Central Cascades and Passes, Washington

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

Event narrative

USFS NWAC station at Stevens Pass measured 12 inches snow in 12 hours ending 3 am Nov 12.

USFS NWAC station at Alpental measured 12 inches snow in 12 hours ending 3 am Nov 12, and 16 inches total for the event.

USFS NWAC station at Paradise measured 12 inches snow in 12 hours ending 10 pm Nov 11, and 19 inches in 24 hours ending 1 am Nov 12.

Wider weather episode

A vigorous Pacific frontal system brought heavy snow to several locations in the Cascades.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 421773. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.