Record snowfall wreaks havoc in Spokane, more than 36 000 customers without power, USA
Image credit: Diane Simpson/Twitter
At least 8 cm (3 inches) of snow was registered in Spokane, Washington on October 8, 2019, breaking the record set in 1981. The record snowfall blocked streets and knocked down towers, causing power interruptions to more than 36 000 residents. Classes were also suspended.
Emergency responders were blasted with calls that some reports were not attended to due to the high volume of calls.
The Spokane School District canceled classes on October 9 due to the aftermath of heavy snow.
Grand Boulevard was impassable after tree branches were scattered on the streets.
Spokane police also reported that several streets were blocked by torn branches. Spokane was not the only area in Washington that received an early snowfall.
Stevens got about a foot of snow, while Snoqualmie received a few inches.
An overnight snow storm has left many areas with blocked roadways and no power. The south hill is extremely dangerous. Please be careful. pic.twitter.com/txr3gcmTsm
— Brian Schaeffer (@SpokaneFire) October 9, 2019
Trees have snapped around Spokane, Washington, due to the weight of snow. Yesterday’s snow has made this the 3rd snowiest October in the city’s history: https://t.co/ZBEnvazg39 pic.twitter.com/KrsUdpysGb
— Zachary's Weather (@ZacharysWeather) October 10, 2019
Early Snow OutSide of Spokane Wa pic.twitter.com/QB0sEYD9Ox
— Diane Simpson (@DianeSi79994634) October 10, 2019
This is Spokane's second early snowfall in 2019. The area received 3.5 cm (1.4 inches) of snow on September 27 and 28.
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