Heavy Snow — West Slopes Central Cascades and Passes, Washington

2012-12-19 to 2012-12-20 · West Slopes Central Cascades and Passes, Washington

Event narrative

USFS NWAC station at Alpental recorded 22 inches of snow during 24 hours ending 4 am Dec 20.

USFS NWAC station at Snoqualmie Pass recorded 12 inches of snow during 12 hours ending 8 pm Dec 19.

Wider weather episode

A Pacific frontal system brought heavy snow to the Olympics and Cascades.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 424970. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.