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High Wind in Foothills of the Blue Mountains, Oregon

High Wind March 31, 2009 · Foothills of the Blue Mountains, Oregon

72 mph

Measured gust (63 kt)

$20K

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

A strong low pressure moving from British Columbia to Montana tightened the pressure gradient east of the Cascades and produced high winds. Blowing dust closed some roads. Power lines and trees were blown down and roofs were damaged in some areas. Peak wind gusts in miles per hour included: 5 miles northeast of Sisters (75), 3 miles north of Sisters (70), Pendleton Airport (62), Helix (61), Pendleton (73), 5 miles west northwest of Ruggs (63), Shaniko (61), 12 miles south southwest of Pine Grove (61), 8 miles north northwest of Clarno (65).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 161230. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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