Heavy Snow — West Slopes Northern Cascades and Passes, Washington

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

Event narrative

USFS NWAC station at Mt Baker recorded 25 inches of snow during 24 hours ending 9 am Dec 20, with a storm total of 31 inches. Mount Baker Highway, east of Maple Falls, was closed after more than 100 trees came down in the 48 hour period.

Wider weather episode

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

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 424972. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.