Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Ochoco-john Day Highlands, Oregon

2025-02-12 · Ochoco-john Day Highlands, Oregon

Event narrative

ODOT sensors reported overnight lows of -36 near Seneca and -32 near Brothers.

Wider weather episode

Strong northerly flow, combined with clear and dry conditions, led to an Arctic air outbreak across the Interior Northwest the morning of February 12th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1235559. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.