Heavy Snow — Southern Willamette Valley, Oregon

2012-03-21 · Southern Willamette Valley, Oregon

Event narrative

Observers in Eugene measured 8 inches of new snow in 8 hours. Other reports of heavy snow were 7 inches of new snow measured in Corvallis, 5 inches of new snow in Eugene, Lebanon and Brownsville and 4 inches of new snow in Albany. Many reports were received of trees down, power lines down, roads closed and power outages for many people on March 21st.

Wider weather episode

A strong Pacific frontal system brought cold air and low snow levels to central Oregon and the North and Central Oregon Cascades and foothills...resulting in widespread areas of heavy snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 372261. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.