High Wind in Harney, Oregon

High Wind December 12, 2022 · Harney, Oregon

46 mph

Estimated sustained (40 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Winds were gusting at 40 mph causing large snow drifts, especially on roads.

The wider storm

A strong upper level low moved over the region, bringing heavy snow and strong winds to Oregon. This created large snow drifts and made travel difficult, especially in Harney County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1069108. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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