Heavy Snow — Olympics, Washington

2015-11-01 · Olympics, Washington

Event narrative

Waterhole SNOTEL (elev 5010 ft) received 0.8 inch pcpn during the 12 hours ending 3 pm Sunday Nov 1, when the temperature was 31 to 34 degrees. The snow depth sensor there measured a 4 inch accumulation during that period.

Wider weather episode

A strong Pacific frontal system brought 'first storm of the season' snow amounts to the Olympics and all three Cascades zones as the snow level fell to around 4000 ft. The event was well advertised by a watch.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 606154. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.