Heavy Snow — Western Columbia River Gorge, Washington

2012-12-19 · Western Columbia River Gorge, Washington

Event narrative

A spotter in Carson measured 4 inches of snow.

Wider weather episode

Cold air trapped in the Columbia River Gorge combined with an incoming Pacific low pressure system brought heavy snowfall to the Gorge and South Washington Cascades.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 426034. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.