Heavy Snow in Western Whatcom, Washington

Heavy Snow March 7, 2002 – March 8, 2002 · Western Whatcom, Washington

The wider storm

Snow showers fell over most of western Washington, creating large traffic jams and closing some highways. Up to 5 inches of "thundersnow" fell over interstate 405, causing many people to abandon their vehicles, the ensuing traffic jam closed the highway for several hours. Parts of I-90 and I-5 were also closed. Along the coast up to 6 inches of snow fell, while other inland areas from Lewis to Whatcom county got about 2 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5280488. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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