A strong Pacific jet with ties to subtropical moisture setup across central Oregon allowing an active storm track along the Washington, Oregon border.  The second low pressure system in as many days took aim on southeastern Washington during the overnight and morning hours of the 8th of February.  A band of light to moderate snow on the northeastern periphery brought one to three inches of snow across the Washington Palouse.  A third low pressure system during the evening of the 8th into the morning of the 9th dropped another three to four inches.  Meanwhile, northeast winds drawn into the system continued to bring modified arctic air from Canada into the region.  The combination of temperatures in the teens and northeast winds between 15 and 25 mph resulted in blowing snow and large drifts across the Palouse closing sections of Highway 27 on each the 8th and 9th of February.  Road closures on the 8th were centered between mile posts 59 and the community of Latah.  On the 9th, Highway 27 was closed between mile posts 48 and 63.

Winter Weather in WATERVILLE PLATEAU, WASHINGTON
From 08-FEB-14 19:00:00 to 09-FEB-14 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts ranged between three and four inches.

Winter Weather in EAST SLOPES NORTHERN CASCADES, WASHINGTON
From 08-FEB-14 18:00:00 to 09-FEB-14 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts across southern Chelan County ranged from five to seven inches.  Further north near Lake Chelan and the Methow Valley, snowfall amounts were between two and three inches.

Winter Weather in WASHINGTON PALOUSE, WASHINGTON
From 08-FEB-14 00:00:00 to 08-FEB-14 18:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One to three inches of snow fell across the Washington Palouse on the 8th, falling on top of two to four inches from the previous day.  Meanwhile, modified arctic air moving into the region brought gusty northeast winds resulting in blowing and drifting snow.  Large drifts resulted in a road closure on the 8th along a section of Highway 27 which stretches across southern Spokane and northern Whitman Counties.

Winter Weather in NORTHEAST BLUE MOUNTAINS, WASHINGTON
From 08-FEB-14 19:00:00 to 09-FEB-14 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts ranged between three and four inches.

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON PALOUSE, WASHINGTON
From 08-FEB-14 19:00:00 to 09-FEB-14 02:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Four to six inches of snow fell during the evening of the 8th into the morning hours of the ninth.  Blowing and drifting snow led to closures of highway 27.

Winter Weather in LOWER GARFIELD & ASOTIN, WASHINGTON
From 08-FEB-14 19:00:00 to 09-FEB-14 02:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged between two and four inches.

Winter Weather in MOSES LAKE AREA, WASHINGTON
From 08-FEB-14 20:00:00 to 09-FEB-14 02:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts generally ranged between one and three inches.

Winter Weather in UPPER COLUMBIA BASIN, WASHINGTON
From 08-FEB-14 20:00:00 to 09-FEB-14 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall amounts ranged from two to four inches.

Winter Weather in WENATCHEE AREA, WASHINGTON
From 06-FEB-14 18:30:00 to 09-FEB-14 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall amounts ranged from three to four inches with locally up to five inches.