Heavy Snow — Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Washington

2020-11-12 to 2020-11-13 · Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Washington

Event narrative

Heavy snowfall began during the early afternoon hours on the 12th, with a new snow accumulation of around 16-17 inches by 2am on the 13th. Heavy snowfall continued through the overnight hours and through the morning hours on the 13th, with an new 24 hour snow accumulation of 31 inches by 2 pm on the 13th.

Wider weather episode

A series of storm systems traversed the Pacific Northwest in mid November, resulting in heavy mountain snow and travel impacts.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 930651. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.