The strongest gusts were recorded in the Cascades, including a gust of 134 mph at Alpental above Snoqualmie Pass.
Winds swept across western Washington on Wednesday night, with gusts that downed power lines and trees across the region, killing at least one person when a tree fell on their car.
The strongest recorded gust was at Alpental, about 2,400 feet above Snoqualmie Pass.
The winds came amid a Wind Advisory for the lowlands and a Blizzard Warning in the mountains, both of which have since expired.
Here’s a look at where the strongest gusts were recorded in the region:
– SeaTac, 45 mph at 9 p.m.
– Everett, 44 mph at 10 p.m.
– Boeing Field, 41 mph at 8 p.m.
– Bremerton, 36 mph at 8 p.m.
– Alpental, 134 mph at 9 p.m. (Top of Denny Mountain, 2,400 feet above Snoqualmie Pass)
– Snoqualmie Pass, 73 mph at 9 p.m.
– Sunrise at Mount Rainier, 63 mph at 8 p.m. (Around 6,000 feet)
– Crystal Mountain, 59 mph at 6 p.m. (Top of the Gondola around 6,800 feet)
– Paradise-Rainier, 53 mph at 11 p.m. (Around 5,000 feet)
– Stevens Pass, 48 mph at midnight (Ridge top winds)
A Winter Storm Warning is in place for the Cascade and Olympic mountains until 5 a.m. on Saturday.
KING 5 has activated First Alert for this weather event, which could affect lives, property or travel in the Pacific Northwest region. During this event, the First Alert Weather Team will bring you the latest information to keep you and your family safe.