Winter Storm — South Central Oregon Cascades, Oregon

2024-02-13 to 2024-02-15 · South Central Oregon Cascades, Oregon

Event narrative

National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 10 to 26 inches at elevations above 5000 feet. Precipitation amounts in the zone ranged from 1.60 inches at Diamond Lake to 1.80 inches at Summit Lake, and 2.00 inches at Annie Springs.

Wider weather episode

A relatively warm, occluding frontal system brought snowfall to elevations above 5000 feet in southern Oregon on 02/13 into 02/14. This front hung up over the area then snowfall was enhanced by another strong system from 02/14 into 02/15.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1165319. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.