Heavy Snow — Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Washington

2021-03-28 to 2021-03-29 · Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Washington

Event narrative

Snow began to fall in the North Cascades around noon on March 28. Within a 12 hour period, 24 inches of new snow was recorded at the Mount Baker Ski Area. Snow then continued through the early morning hours on the 29th before ending.

Wider weather episode

A quick-hitting spring storm system brought heavy snow to the Cascades at the end of March.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 951651. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.