Heavy Snow — Greater Vancouver Area, Washington

2019-02-08 to 2019-02-09 · Greater Vancouver Area, Washington

Event narrative

A range from a trace to 6 inches of snow was observed. Higher amounts were observed closer to the Columbia River Gorge.

Wider weather episode

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_id 808881. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.