Ice Storm — Blue Mountains, Oregon

2004-01-23 to 2004-01-24 · Blue Mountains, Oregon

Wider weather episode

A significant ice storm resulted in widespread power outages and considerable tree damage in Meacham and Emigrant Springs. Most residences lost power for about a day, but a few remained without power for as long as six days. Widespread ice accumulations of one inch, locally up to two inches, occurred in Meacham. Interstate 84 over the Blue Mountains was closed on several occasions due to the ice storm.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5383766. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.