The first of two strong Pacific fronts brought high winds to the coast as well as gusty winds to the Willamette Valley and interior lowlands of southwest Washington. This storm generated large seas impacting the coastline, and combined with rising river levels and high astronomical tides, resulted in some flooding along the coast due to poor drainage.  In addition to the wind and rain, heavy snow fell in the mountains and in the Columbia River Gorge where  transportation corridors between western and eastern Oregon and Washington were temporarily closed due the heavy snow accumulation.

High Surf in SOUTH COAST, WASHINGTON
From 02-JAN-22 18:40:00 to 03-JAN-22 16:40:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

The seas at buoy 46029 (20NM West of Columbia River Mouth) rose above 26 feet at 11 seconds which would bring high surf conditions to the coastline. High Surf conditions continued at times through 1/3/2022 at 1640PST, then seas gradually subsided.

Winter Storm in SOUTH WASHINGTON CASCADES, WASHINGTON
From 02-JAN-22 17:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

A very active frontal system brought heavy snow to the South Washington Cascades on the 2nd and 3rd with snow totals between 17 and 27 inches. Peak snow fall rates are estimated at 3 to 4 inches per hour. One particular site, June Lake SNOTEL (MRBW1) at 3440 feet had 34 inches.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH WASHINGTON CASCADES, WASHINGTON
From 02-JAN-22 23:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

A very active frontal system brought heavy snow to the South Washington Cascade Foothills on the 2nd and 3rd with snow totals from 8 to 14 inches.

Winter Storm in WESTERN COLUMBIA GORGE, WASHINGTON
From 02-JAN-22 23:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy snow combined with ice accumulation resulted in the closure of SR-14, connecting western and eastern Oregon and Washington. Around 24 inches of snow fell in Stevenson, WA. In the Multnomah Falls area along I-84, 5 inches of snow fell with an unknown amount of ice accumulation.

Coastal Flood in SOUTH COAST, WASHINGTON
From 03-JAN-22 10:30:00 to 03-JAN-22 14:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The worst flooding in a number of years (over a decade per the Emergency Manager) in the Tokeland area. Water level made it up to the Tokeland Hotel.  In the Raymond area, a 1/2 miles stretch of Highway 101 was closed, and 7 homes in the Peter St and Sherman Avenue reported flooding.  During this time high seas and high river levels in the area contributed to the flooding.  As a result, the tide peaked at 13.4 feet around 1230PST at the Tokeland tide gauge.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, WASHINGTON
From 03-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A very active frontal system brought heavy snow to the Columbia River Gorge on the 3rd with snow totals between 12 and 22 inches.  This resulted in the closure of SR-14 which connects western and eastern Oregon and Washington.

High Wind in SOUTH COAST, WASHINGTON
From 02-JAN-22 10:30:00 to 02-JAN-22 21:15:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong south winds were reported along the south Washington coast with sustained winds between 35 and 55 mph with a peak gust to 69 mph at Cape Disappointment (82SW1).