Western Chelan County storm history
Storm events recorded in Western Chelan County, Washington between 1950 and 2025.
35
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
3
Deaths
$52.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A group of 6 hikers caused a slab avalanche near Northeast Couloir route on Colchuck Peak. It resulted in 3 deaths and 1 injury.
The Pomas Fire was started by lightning in the Glacier Peak Wilderness and was first reported on the morning of June 13, 2025. It is located 36 miles northwest of Entiat, WA. It has burned 3533 acres of mix short grass, timber, and slash. Cost is estimated.
The Pomas Fire was started by lightning in the Glacier Peak Wilderness and was first reported on the morning of June 13, 2025. It is located 36 miles northwest of Entiat, WA. It has burned 3533 acres of mix short grass, timber, and slash. Cost is estimated.
The Pomas Fire was started by lightning in the Glacier Peak Wilderness and was first reported on the morning of June 13, 2025. It is located 36 miles northwest of Entiat, WA. It has burned 3533 acres of mix short grass, timber, and slash. Cost is estimated.
The Shoofly Fire started on July 8 by unknown cause. It was contained on August 2. It is located 9 miles north of Stevens Pass. It burned 104 acres of Timber. Cost is estimated.
The Shoofly Fire started on July 8 by unknown cause. It continued through the rest of July. It burned 104 acres of Timber. Cost is estimated.
Lightning started the White River Fire. It started burning August 11 and lasted through the end of the month. It is burning timber in rugged wilderness. No structures lost. It has burned 5640 acres.
Lightning started the Irving Fire. It started burning August 11 and lasted through the end of the month. It is burning timber in rugged wilderness. No structures lost. It has burned 5639 acres. The fire has been combined with the White River Fire.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer recorded 7 inches of snow 9 miles west of Lucerne.
Wildfire Wildfire
Martin Wildfire started on August 26 by lightning. It was located 45 miles Northwest of Chelan, Washington. It burned 388 acres of timber. It continued through September. Cost is estimated.
Wildfire Wildfire
Martin Wildfire started on August 26 by lightning. It was located 45 miles Northwest of Chelan, Washington. It burned 388 acres of timber. It was contained on August 27. Cost is estimated.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 17 inches of snow 9 miles West of Lucerne.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Stevens Pass had several days of snow. The Washington Department of Transportation recorded 24 hour snow report on Feb 26th of 13.0 inches, Feb 27th of 10.0 inches, and Feb 28th of 13.0 inches for a 3 day total of 36 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 8 inches of snow 9 miles West of Lucerne. Other reports in the area ranged from 8 to 10 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Observer reported 8 inches of snow 9 miles West of Lucerne. Other reports in the area ranged from 8 to 10 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow under a persistent convergence zone resulted in near white-out conditions at Stevens Pass causing the pass to close for several hours. Snow rates exceeded 2/hour at times. An avalanche sensor near the pass indicated 12 inches of snow since noon.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 15.5 inches of snow for Stevens Pass. The area also saw strong winds and blizzard conditions.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 15 inches 9 miles west of Lucerne. Other reports in the area ranged from 10 to 17 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer recorded 8.5 inches of snow 9 miles West of Lucerne at 0700 PST. DOT reported 7 inches of snow for Stevens Pass.
Wildfire Wildfire
Blue Lake Wildfire started by unknown causes 24 miles West of Winthrop, WA. It burned 1074 acres of Timber.
Wildfire Wildfire
Lightning started the fire on July 7. It continued through the end of the July. It has burned 6956 acres of timber. No structures lost.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 7.4 inches 9 miles west of Lucerne.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The observer at Holden Village reported snow amount of 19.5 inches. The observer at Stehekin recorded 13 inches of snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 9.3 inches of snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Social media recorded snow amounts around 8 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
US Highway 2 at Stevens Pass recorded 23.5 inches of snow accumulation over almost 36 hour time period. There were high winds, with gusts up to 58 mph, that led to blowing snow and poor visibilities. The Stevens Pass Ski Resort was closed on April 4th due to power outages from th…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
US Highway 2 was closed at Stevens Pass for avalanche control at 0115 PST on February 28th due to heavy, wet snow. The pass remained closed until 1045 PST. Snow began mid-day in the Cascade Crest on February 27th. Stevens Pass recorded 22 inches of snow accumulation in the 24 hou…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A major winter storm dumped 30 to 40 inches of snow across Stehekin and Stevens Pass over 48 hours. Large avalanches, with blowing and drifting snow, led to a seven day closure of US Highway 2 at Stevens Pass. There were more than 200 snow slides in Tumwater Canyon, east of the p…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
US Highway 2 was closed at Stevens Pass for avalanche control at 0500PST. There was additional closure due to spin outs, blowing and drifting snow, and strong winds. Stevens Pass recorded 12 inches of snow accumulation in the morning of January 3rd.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow with strong gusty winds led to poor visibility and dangerous driving conditions in the Cascades. The Washington Department of Transportation reported that Highway 2, at Stevens Pass, was closed due to multiple collisions and spin outs on December 23rd. Stevens Pass mea…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow and ice accumulated to the roadways which created hazardous driving conditions on U.S. Highway 2 near the Cascade ridgetops. Over a 24 hour time period, Stevens Pass and Stehekin recorded 13 to 18 inches of snow accumulation.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A winter storm moved across the Cascades late December 10th through the 11th. There were 10 to 14 inches of snow accumulating over 24 hours in locations such as Lucerne and Stehekin. Stevens Pass reported a two day total of 30.5 inches of snow. There were gusty winds with gusts u…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow began to accumulate at 0700PST December 8th and tapered off mid-day December 9th. A total of 20 inches of snow fell in 24 hours on US Highway 2 at Stevens Pass.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Washington State Department of Transportation measured 11 of new snow at Stevens Pass on November 9th. The new snow accumulation grew to a total of 37. With heavy snow, there were gusty winds up to 30-40 mph in morning. These winds created blowing snow and poor visibility at …
Wildfire Wildfire
Lightning ignited the Nason Fire, seven miles west of Lake Wenatchee, on August 4th. The fire was located in steep, rocky terrain that made it difficult for firefighters to safely access. The fire was slow with limited growth due to the shaded and moist, sub-alpine environment. T…
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |