Heavy Snow — Western Columbia River Gorge, Washington

2008-01-26 to 2008-01-27 · Western Columbia River Gorge, Washington

Event narrative

Twenty inches accumulated snowfall was reported in Skamania.

Wider weather episode

Another strong Pacific system brought more snow to the already snow-laden southwest Washington Cascades. This storm was particularly strong and very cold, resulting in low elevation snow as well, with snow accumulations reported in the Columbia River Gorge. Multiple school closures occurred and were contributed to hazardous road conditions after snowfall blanketed many roads.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 78729. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.