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High Wind in Northeast Blue Mountains, Washington

High Wind March 7, 2026 – March 9, 2026 · Northeast Blue Mountains, Washington

58 mph

Measured gust (50 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Winds gusted to 50 kts (57 mph) 3 miles southwest of Peola. Other gusts recorded in the area were in the 40s mph range.

The wider storm

A strong upper level jet was positioned over the Pacific Northwest from March 8 through 13. As it mixed down to the lower levels, it brought periods of high winds sustained in the 30 to 40 mph range and gusts up to 70 mph for portions of the region. It was followed by a cold front that brought snow amounts ranging from 2 to 8 inches for the lowlands and 8 to 14 inches for the higher terrain.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1328016. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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