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Strong Wind in Greater Portland Metro Area, Oregon
Strong Wind January 9, 2024 · Greater Portland Metro Area, Oregon
What the National Weather Service wrote
Peak wind gust to 46 mph occurred at Pearson ASOS (KVUO), and 32 mph at Portland International Airport (KPDX). There were reports of power outages in the Portland Metro area.
The wider storm
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 1164954. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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