Winter Weather — Olympics, Washington

2019-10-17 to 2019-10-20 · Olympics, Washington

Event narrative

Hurricane Ridge received about 5 inches on the 17th and another 6 inches on the 19th.

Wider weather episode

An active weather pattern took shape across the Pacific Northwest, with several shortwave troughs bringing in several rounds of precipitation (the strongest shortwave passed through on the 19th). The precipitation fell in the mountains as snow, with enough accumulation to warrant winter weather headlines. Headlines were issued well in advance of this storm (Oct 17).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 862070. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.