Heavy Snow — West Slopes Northern Cascades and Passes, Washington

2012-12-05 to 2012-12-07 · West Slopes Northern Cascades and Passes, Washington

Event narrative

USFS NWAC station at Mt Baker recorded 27 inches of snow during 24 hours ending 4 pm Dec 6, with a storm total of 32 inches.

USFS NWAC station at Stevens Pass recorded 25 inches of snow during 24 hours ending 9 am Dec 7, with a storm total of 32 inches.

Wider weather episode

A strong Pacific frontal system and the convergence zone that formed in its wake produced a prolonged period of heavy snow in the Cascades.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 424949. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.