Heavy Snow in East Slopes Northern Cascades, Washington

There were not many reports of heavy snowfall in the eastern Cascades. Most of the area received only a few inches of snow. However, two CO-OP observer stations, in Lucerne and Stehekin, recorded 5 to 7 inches of new snow accumulation overnight.

In addition to an occluded front's evening arrival in Washington, there were many factors that brought light to moderate snowfall to Eastern Washington and the Idaho Panhandle on Christmas night into December 26th. Significant precipitable water and a surface low's colder air provided conditions for snow and rain/snow mixes across the region.