Heavy Snow — West Slopes Central Cascades and Passes, Washington

2013-09-30 · West Slopes Central Cascades and Passes, Washington

Event narrative

One to 2 feet of snow fell on the higher elevations of US Highway 2 near Stevens Pass, the road to Paradise in Mt Rainier National Park, Crystal Mountain highway, and White Pass highway.

Wider weather episode

A vigorous Pacific frontal system, followed by strong westerly flow, brought 1 to 2 feet of snow to the mountains. The snow fell mainly at elevation 4000 feet and above. It was the first heavy mountain snow of the season and closed several highway passes across the Cascades.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 479207. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.