Heavy Snow — Northern Blue Mountains, Oregon

2025-02-15 to 2025-02-17 · Northern Blue Mountains, Oregon

Event narrative

Milkshakes Snotel reported 12 inches, and the Tollgate Store reported 18 inches on Facebook from Feb 15-17.

Wider weather episode

A broad, parent low centered off the BC coast circulated a series of shortwaves into the Pacific Northwest from February 15th to the 18th, leading to persistent mountain snow over the period.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1235984. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.