Heavy Snow — West Columbia River Gorge, Washington

1996-12-28 to 1996-12-29 · West Columbia River Gorge, Washington

Wider weather episode

Cold air to the east of the Cascade Mountains funneled through the Columbia River Gorge and produced heavy snow within the gorge and near the western end of the gorge. Skamania received 5 inches of snow and Washougal 6 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5575759. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.