Heavy Snow — West Slopes Central Cascades and Passes, Washington

2012-12-15 to 2012-12-17 · West Slopes Central Cascades and Passes, Washington

Event narrative

USFS NWAC station at Stevens Pass recorded 23 inches of snow during 24 hours ending 2 pm Dec 17.

USFS NWAC station at Alpental recorded 12 inches of snow during 12 hours ending 4 am Dec 17.

USFS NWAC station at Paradise recorded 22 inches of snow during 24 hours ending 2 am Dec 17, with a storm total of 33 inches during a 51-hour period.

A tow truck driver was killed when a car slid out of control on a snowy road near Snoqualmie Pass.

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 424964. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.