Heavy Snow — Upper Hood River Valley, Oregon

2012-12-19 · Upper Hood River Valley, Oregon

Event narrative

A spotter in Hood River area reported 6 inches of snow. Similar amount of snow fell in the Parkdale and Odell areas.

Wider weather episode

Cold air trapped in the Columbia River Gorge combined with an incoming Pacific low pressure system brought heavy snowfall to the Gorge and North Oregon Cascades.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 426032. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.