Heavy Snow — Blue Mountains, Oregon

2002-01-19 to 2002-01-20 · Blue Mountains, Oregon

Wider weather episode

A winter storm brought heavy snow to Northeast Oregon. Tollgate, at an elevation of 5100 feet, received 12 inches. Granite reported over 10 inches at an elevation of 4800 feet. Twelve inches were reported at North Powder, at an elevation of 3250 feet. Strong winds also played a role in the Grande Ronde Valley, causing blowing and drifting snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5277482. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.