Heavy Snow — Cascades of Lane County, Oregon

2025-03-12 to 2025-03-13 · Cascades of Lane County, Oregon

Event narrative

The Salt Creek Falls SNOTEL at 4220 ft recorded 12 inches of snow between 2000 03/12 and 1900 03/13. Additionally the Roaring River SNOTEL at 4960 ft recorded 12 inches of snow between 1900 03/12 and 0800 3/13.

Wider weather episode

An upper level trough moved into the Pacific Northwest enhancing ongoing shower activity and lowering snow levels. This allowed for heavy snow to fall across portions of the Oregon Cascades.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1240174. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.