Clark County residents saw a short-lived return of winter early Thursday, with higher elevations reporting measurable snowfall while most lowland areas experienced a mix of rain and flakes. According to reporting by The Columbian, locations such as Hockinson Heights recorded roughly 1 to 2 inches of wet snow overnight.

In lower elevations, precipitation remained mostly rain, though Tuesday afternoon’s heavier showers produced pockets of hail and graupel that briefly whitened streets and yards across the region. These conditions align with broader patterns of scattered low-elevation snow and mixed precipitation reported elsewhere in western Washington earlier this week, as noted in regional forecasts attributed to the National Weather Service.

While the event provided a wintry scene for some communities, forecasts indicate that temperatures are expected to rise and conditions are likely to revert to rain, limiting any lasting impacts. For residents commuting through higher terrain or rural corridors, brief slick conditions were possible during the early morning hours, though no major disruptions were reported locally.

As winter continues its uneven run across the state, Clark County’s brief snowfall serves as a reminder that February weather in Southwest Washington can still deliver quick, unpredictable shifts—even during an otherwise mild season.