Heavy Snow — West Slopes Central Cascades and Passes, Washington

2013-01-27 to 2013-01-28 · West Slopes Central Cascades and Passes, Washington

Event narrative

USFS NWAC station at Alpental recorded 12 inches of snow during 12 hours ending 1 am Jan 29.

USFS NWAC station at Paradise recorded 12 inches of snow during 12 hours ending 2 am Jan 28, and 21 inches of snow during 24 hours ending 3 pm Jan 28.

Wider weather episode

A Pacific frontal system brought heavy snow to the Cascades.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 432299. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.