High Wind — Coast Range of Nw Oregon, Oregon
2024-01-08 · Coast Range of Nw Oregon, Oregon
67 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Peak wind gust of 77 mph at 1080 Peak (PC411).
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 1169013. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.