Blizzard — Western Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

2014-02-06 to 2014-02-07 · Western Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

Event narrative

Corbett was gusting greater than 35 mph with a peak gust to 60 mph. There were no snow reports in this zone, but near by reports suggests that there was 4 to 8 inches of snow. Cascade Locks reported 8 inches of snow.

Wider weather episode

Preceding cold Arctic Air combined with a moist storm and strong East winds resulted in Blizzard conditions for the Western Columbia River Gorge.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 506478. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.