Heavy Snow — Baker, Oregon

2022-11-04 · Baker, Oregon

Event narrative

The Oregon Department of Transportation closed Interstate 84 due to heavy snow and ice between Baker City, OR and La Grande, OR due to multiple trucks spinning out. Multiple observations in Baker City, OR recorded between 3 to 5 inches of snow.

Wider weather episode

An upper level low pressure system with a strong cold front brought strong winds, heavy rain, and mountain snow to the region. This caused numerous transportation hazards and difficulties.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1062342. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.