Heavy Snow — Northwest Blue Mountains, Washington

2018-02-23 to 2018-02-24 · Northwest Blue Mountains, Washington

Event narrative

Measured snow accumulation of 15 inches 1 mile WSW of Ski Bluewood in Columbia county. Snow accumulation of 13 inches between 445 and 1338 local. Elevation is 4740 feet.

Wider weather episode

A pair of disturbances brought snow to the region late Friday February 23rd and on Saturday February 24th. The most significant snow fall occurred in the northern Blue mountains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 740197. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.