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Heavy Snow in Foothills of the Blue Mountains, Oregon

Heavy Snow December 12, 2009 – December 13, 2009 · Foothills of the Blue Mountains, Oregon

The wider storm

A mild and moist Pacific airmass overrode the arctic airmass leading to heavy snowfall in the Blue Mountains and Foothills. Amounts in inches included Pendleton (5), Athena (5.5), High Ridge SnoTel (8), 4 miles north of Bingham Springs (10), Meacham (12).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 199309. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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