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High Wind in Western Strait of Juan De Fuca, Washington

High Wind January 1, 2008 · Western Strait of Juan De Fuca, Washington

45 mph

Measured sustained (39 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

A spotter reported sustain winds of 45 mph with a gust to 57.

The wider storm

Just north of the Mount Baker ski area, 2 snowmobilers died and 1 was injured in an avalanche. Strong winds accompanied this weather event in portions of western Washington as well.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 74944. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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