Heavy Snow — Greater Portland Metro Area, Oregon
2008-12-17 to 2008-12-18 · Greater Portland Metro Area, Oregon
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Between 4 and 6 inches of snow accumulation were reported in the northern Willamette Valley. Some reports include 6 inches in North Plains, 4 inches in Tualatin, 4-6 inches in Hillsboro and Beaverton and 5 inches in Forest Grove.
Wider weather episode
A unusually cold storm system brought heavy snow accumulations to northwest Oregon.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 143478. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.