Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Northern Blue Mountains, Oregon

2025-02-12 · Northern Blue Mountains, Oregon

Event narrative

An ODOT sensor along I-84 (WB at OR244) and the Meacham ASOS recorded overnight lows of -32 and -23, respectively.

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 1235564. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.