Heavy Snow — Foothills of the Blue Mountains, Oregon

2009-12-12 to 2009-12-13 · Foothills of the Blue Mountains, Oregon

Wider weather episode

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_id 199309. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.