Heavy Snow — Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Washington

2020-01-21 to 2020-01-24 · Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Washington

Event narrative

Snow began during the early afternoon hours on January 21st, with new snow accumulation of around 25 inches by the morning hours of the 22nd. Snow continued over the next several days, eventually tapering on the 24th. Storm total snowfall accumulation around Mount Baker of 38 inches.

Wider weather episode

Another weather system brought several days of impactful snow accumulations to the mountains late in the month.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 873725. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.