Heavy Snow — East Slopes of the Southern Cascades, Washington

2008-01-29 · East Slopes of the Southern Cascades, Washington

Wider weather episode

A warm front followed by a cold front brought an extended period of snow to the mountains. Snowfall amounts in inches included 15 miles west northwest of Cle Elum (18), 8 miles northwest of Cle Elum (15), Trout Lake (6), 2 miles west northwest of Appleton (9), 5 miles west northwest of Appleton (21), 11 miles west of Glenwood (9), 10 miles west northwest of Cle Elum (12), and Touchet SnoTel (10).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 70941. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.