High Wind — Central Oregon Coast, Oregon

2024-01-08 to 2024-01-09 · Central Oregon Coast, Oregon

Event narrative

Peak wind gust of 94 mph occurred at Yaquina Bay Bridge (ODT38).

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front swept across the Pacific Northwest on the 8th, ushering in much colder air. Strong and deep onshore flow in this cold air mass led to periods of heavy snow, strong winds for the Cascades, with snow for the lowlands.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1164953. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.