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Heavy Snow in Northern Cascade Foothills, Washington

Heavy Snow November 16, 1996 – November 18, 1996 · Northern Cascade Foothills, Washington

The wider storm

Heavy snow ranging from 5 to 13 inches fell across northern Whatcom county, causing many accidents, school closures and power outages for 3 days. On the third day the snow fell further to the south knocking out power for about 85,000 customers in Skagit county.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5570838. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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