Heavy Snow — East Slopes Northern Cascades, Washington

2021-01-04 · East Slopes Northern Cascades, Washington

Event narrative

A heavy, wet snow fell overnight into the early morning hours of January 4th. The significant snow accumulations fell in the Methow Valley and eastern Cascades, which received 4 to 6 inches over approximately 12 hours.

Wider weather episode

A moist frontal system arrived overnight into the early morning hours of January 4th. Due to mild temperatures, most of the region received precipitation in the form of rain, or a heavy wet snow. The system was out of the region by the early evening hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 937097. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.