A deep upper level trough centered overhead brought cold northwest winds into the area, bringing significant upslope snows to the normally prone western slopes.
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A deep upper level trough centered overhead brought cold northwest winds into the area, bringing significant upslope snows to the normally prone western slopes.
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2 winter storm. Local standard time, as filed.
A prolonged upslope snow event produced accumulations as high as two feet on the western slopes, with lower amounts near 7 inches across the eastern part of the county. Considerable blowing and drifting of the snow was also common with gusty northwest winds.
A prolonged upslope snow event produced accumulations of 4 to 7 inches across the county, with the highest amounts across the higher elevations. Considerable blowing and drifting of the snow was also common with gusty northwest winds.
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