Heavy Snow — West Slopes Central Cascades and Passes, Washington

2012-12-06 to 2012-12-07 · West Slopes Central Cascades and Passes, Washington

Event narrative

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.

USFS NWAC station at Snoqualmie Pass recorded 12 inches of snow during 12 hours ending 6 pm Dec 6.

USFS NWAC station at Paradise recorded 21 inches of snow during 24 hours ending 7 am Dec 7, with a storm total of 27 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 424950. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.