Heavy Snow — Western Columbia Gorge, Washington

2018-02-20 · Western Columbia Gorge, Washington

Event narrative

Storm spotter reported 8.0 inches of snow at Beacon Rock.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system slid down the coast and stayed offshore, pulling cold air from east of the Cascades into southwest Washington. This brought snow levels down to sea level, and moisture from the low pressure system meant snow down to sea level around Vancouver and along the lower Columbia River.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 742344. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.