Heavy Snow — Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Oregon

2025-02-04 to 2025-02-05 · Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Oregon

Event narrative

The Pendleton WFO measured 4.2 inches of new snow in a 36 hour period ending 0400 on February 5th. The superintendent reported 4 inches of new snow at 1000 Feb. 5th. Radar and observation estimated end of snow occurred before 0400 on February 5th.

Wider weather episode

An upper low pressure system, a weak to moderate atmospheric river, and the development of a stationary front across the area resulted in widespread moderate to heavy snow across the mountains and lower elevations of eastern Oregon and southeastern Washington.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1239535. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.