96 MPH Wind Gust Recorded at Chinook Pass as Powerful Mountain Winds Sweep Across Washington’s Cascades
WASHINGTON STATE — A powerful wind event swept through the Cascade Mountains on Friday, with meteorologists confirming an extraordinary 96 mph wind gust recorded at Chinook Pass. The near-hurricane-force winds were part of a strong weather system moving across the Pacific Northwest, bringing dangerous gusts, blowing snow, and potential tree damage to higher elevations. Extreme…