Heavy Snow — Western Columbia River Gorge, Washington

2012-12-25 · Western Columbia River Gorge, Washington

Event narrative

Hood River received 5 inches of new snow.

Wider weather episode

A cold air mass moved over the forecast area following a Pacific cold front...resulting in significant snowfall across portions of Southwest Washington.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 426043. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.