Heavy Snow in John Day Basin, Oregon

A strong Pacific storm system brought snow to most of eastern Oregon on Christmas day. Several areas received moderate to heavy snow. Snowfall measured in inches include: (4) 5 miles SSW of Chenoweth, (7.5) just southwest of Grass Valley, (6) 10 miles NE of Service Creek, (4) 4 miles NW of The Dalles, (6) 1 mile south of Black Butte Ranch, (5.5) just East of Maupin, (9) 2 miles SW of Sisters, (6) 3 miles SW of Lyle, (5) reported in Crook County, (6) 1 mile ESE of Izee, (5) 9 miles NW of Seneca, (6) in Monument, (7) in Condon, (4) 6 miles west of Mitchell, and (7) just SW of Paulina.