High Wind — Central Coast Range of W Oregon, Oregon
2024-01-08 · Central Coast Range of W Oregon, Oregon
66 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Peak gust of 76 mph occurred at Rockhouse RAWS (RKHO3).
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 1169014. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.