High Wind — Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Oregon

2012-02-25 · Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Oregon

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front brought heavy snowfall to the mountains and widespread high winds with localized damage. Peak wind speeds reported in miles per hour included Pendleton airport (59), 5 miles west northwest of Ruggs (63), North Pole Ridge Raws (58), 5 miles south southeast of Umatilla (60), 3 miles northeast of Hermiston (60), and 8 miles southwest of Echo (58). Damage reported includes downed rain gutters and vinyl siding in Pendleton, trees and tree limbs down southeast of Mikkalo and west of Hermiston, and shingles blown off near Wasco.

Heavy snowfall reported included 2 miles north northwest of LaPine (7), Sunriver (6), 5 miles north of LaPine (8.5), 2 miles northwest of Sisters (6.5), 2 miles south southwest of Camp Sherman (9) and Spout Springs (8).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 359764. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.