Winter Weather — East Slopes Southern Cascades, Washington

2005-03-26 · East Slopes Southern Cascades, Washington

Wider weather episode

Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches was reported from the east summit of Snoqualmie Pass to Rosyln. The snow created slick road conditions along interstate 90 with several spin-outs and accidents reported near Snoqualmie Pass. One such accident occurred about seven miles east of Snoqualmie Pass summit. A commercial truck slid and struck a man who was standing outside his vehicle after it spun onto the shoulder, resulting in one indirect fatality.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5440493. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.