Beginning during the afternoon of January 22nd and continuing through much of the night a cold low pressure system tracked through the region bringing widespread heavy snow to the mountains and valleys of eastern Washington as well as the northern rim of the Columbia Basin. Moderate to locally heavy snow accumulations were noted in the lower elevations of the northern and eastern basin and Okanogan Valley as this storm system passed through the region. The lowest elevations and farthest south reaches of the Columbia Basin at Wenatchee and the Lewiston/Clarkston area received mainly rain from this storm.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 18:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the Public 6 miles east of Orient reported 7.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 18:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the Public near Diamond Lake reported 8.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 18:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the Public near Newport reported 8.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 02:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer 8 miles east of Tonasket recorded 8.1 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in EAST SLOPES NORTHERN CASCADES, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 13:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer at the Entiat Fish Hatchery recorded 5.2 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in EAST SLOPES NORTHERN CASCADES, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 13:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer at the Leavenworth Fish Hatchery recorded 5.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in EAST SLOPES NORTHERN CASCADES, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 13:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer at Mazama recorded 10.2 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in EAST SLOPES NORTHERN CASCADES, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 13:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer at Plain  recorded 7.6 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in EAST SLOPES NORTHERN CASCADES, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 13:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer at Stehekin recorded 11.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in EAST SLOPES NORTHERN CASCADES, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 13:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer at Winthrop recorded 10.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in UPPER COLUMBIA BASIN, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer at Wibur recorded 4.5 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in SPOKANE AREA, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Quartz Peak SNOTEL station recorded 10.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in SPOKANE AREA, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter 6 miles southeast of Tum Tum reported 5.5 inches of snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in SPOKANE AREA, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public 6 miles north of Airway Heights reported 5.0 inches of snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in SPOKANE AREA, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter in the 5 mile area of Spokane reported 5.0 inches of snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in SPOKANE AREA, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter in northwest Spokane reported 4.9 inches of snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in SPOKANE AREA, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public in Green Acres reported 4.0 inches of snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in UPPER COLUMBIA BASIN, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer in Almira recorded 4.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in EAST SLOPES NORTHERN CASCADES, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 13:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer at Holden Village recorded 13.2 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in SPOKANE AREA, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 16:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The observer at the Spokane NWS office recorded 4.5 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in UPPER COLUMBIA BASIN, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public near Ritzville recorded 4.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 02:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer 11 miles south of Wauconda recorded 4.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 02:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Gold Axe Camp SNOTEL site recorded 5.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 18:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer at Colville recorded 7.2 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in UPPER COLUMBIA BASIN, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer at Davenport recorded 4.2 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 18:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer at Boundary Dam recorded 5.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 02:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer at Republic recorded 6.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 18:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer 2 miles northwest of Evans reported 5.5 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 02:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Moses Mountain SNOTEL site recorded 6.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 18:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer near Metaline Falls reported 6.5 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 18:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer 8 miles south of Northport reported 6.9 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 18:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter near Colville reported 5.9 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 18:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the Public near Kettle Falls reported 7.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS, WASHINGTON
From 22-JAN-19 15:00:00 to 23-JAN-19 02:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer 3 miles west of Boyds recorded 5.6 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.