Heavy Snow — Olympics, Washington

2012-12-16 to 2012-12-17 · Olympics, Washington

Event narrative

USFS NWAC station at Hurricane Ridge recorded 20 inches of snow during 24 hours ending noon Dec 17.

Wider weather episode

A strong Pacific frontal system brought a prolonged period of widespread heavy snow to the Olympics and Cascade Mountains. A tow truck driver was killed when a car slid out of control on a snowy road near Snoqualmie Pass.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 424957. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.