Heavy Snow — Cascade Foothills in Lane County, Oregon

2012-03-20 to 2012-03-21 · Cascade Foothills in Lane County, Oregon

Event narrative

The Roaring River SNOTEL site measured 24 inches of new snow. Observers in the hills around Eugene measured 8 inches of new snow in 8 hours.

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 372270. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.