Springtime Surprise

An unexpected snowstorm blanketed Camas-Washougal on Monday, April 11, causing the Camas and Washougal school district to cancel classes and activities on what was supposed to be Camas’ students first day back to school after a week-long spring break.

The National Weather Service reported the springtime snowfall, which ranged from 2 to 12 inches in parts of Clark County, was the first measurable snowfall the Portland-Vancouver metro area has experienced in mid-April. The NWS reported Washougal received 11 inches of snow and 7.6 inches of snow accumulated in Camas on Monday.