Heavy Snow — Northern Cascades, Oregon

1999-12-12 to 1999-12-14 · Northern Cascades, Oregon

Wider weather episode

A surge of cold air following a strong Pacific frontal system brought heavy snow to the Cascade Mtns, Cascade foothils and Coastal Mtns. Timberline reported 33 inches, Mt Hood Meadows 28 inches,and Bennett Pass 23 inches. In the foothills Marion Forks reported 17 inches and in the Coastal Range Buxton had 4 inches, Wilson 8 inches and Sunset 2 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5724076. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.