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Heavy Snow in West Columbia River Gorge, Washington

Heavy Snow December 28, 1996 – December 29, 1996 · West Columbia River Gorge, Washington

The wider storm

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 5575759. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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