Heavy Snow — West Slopes Northern Cascades and Passes, Washington

2012-12-15 to 2012-12-18 · West Slopes Northern Cascades and Passes, Washington

Event narrative

USFS NWAC station at Mt Baker recorded 25 inches of snow during 24 hours ending 7 am Dec 16, with a storm total of 62 inches during a 68-hour period.

USFS NWAC station at Stevens Pass recorded 23 inches of snow during 24 hours ending 2 pm 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 424961. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.