Heavy Snow — Ochoco-john Day Highlands, Oregon

2024-12-25 to 2024-12-26 · Ochoco-john Day Highlands, Oregon

Event narrative

Starr Ridge Snotel recorded 7 new inches of snow depth in 24 hours by the morning of the 26th. A Cocorahs observer also recorded 7.4 inches of new snow 9 miles NW of Seneca.

Wider weather episode

A warm front brought a round of heavy mountain snow to the forecast area Christmas Day through the 26th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1226377. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.