Heavy Snow — Foothills of the Blue Mountains, Oregon

2008-12-18 · Foothills of the Blue Mountains, Oregon

Wider weather episode

Moist Pacific air over running Arctic air at the surface led to heavy snowfall. Snowfall amounts in inches included Pendleton(5), Milton-Freewater(4.5), Prineville(5), 4 miles west southwest of LaPine(7), 3 miles west of The Dalles(6), 5 miles west southwest of Lyle(6), 21 miles east southeast of Joseph(8), Flora(6), MilkShakes SnoTel(8), 4 miles north of Bingham Springs(8).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 141050. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.