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Heavy Snow in Western Columbia Gorge, Washington

Heavy Snow February 8, 2019 – February 9, 2019 · Western Columbia Gorge, Washington

What the National Weather Service wrote

Snow accumulations generally around 6 to 12 inches were observed. Amounts were generally higher closer to Bonneville, where 12 inches of snow was observed.

The wider storm

A low pressure system dropped south along the coast from Victoria Island. The low pressure system brought arctic air south out of Canada into SW Washington. This system brought heavy snow to the Willapa Hills, Cascade Foothills, and the Columbia Gorge. It also brought snow down to the Valley floor in the Vancouver Metro area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 808866. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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