Heavy Snow — Central Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

2023-02-26 · Central Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

Event narrative

Around 3 to 7 inches of snow fell per CoCoRaHS and NOHRSC analysis.

Wider weather episode

An occluding Gulf of Alaska frontal system moved across SW Washington and NW Oregon,

with mixed rain and snow for the interior lowlands. Upslope W-NW flow behind the cold front led to periods of heavy snow in the Coast Range and Cascades.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1099984. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.