High Wind — Jackson County, Oregon

2023-01-04 to 2023-01-05 · Jackson County, Oregon

Event narrative

Peak gust of 59 mph at Ashland CWOP 1/4 at 1200 pm. Peak gusts of 54 and 56 mph measured at Medford on 1/4 from 1035 am to 1125 am. Numerous fallen limbs, trees, and downed power lines. Over 1,000 customers lost power on 1/4.

Wider weather episode

An incoming front brought high winds to the coast, interior ridges, and east of the Cascades.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1080524. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.