Ice Storm — Central Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

2015-12-02 to 2015-12-03 · Central Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

Event narrative

A quarter of an inch of ice was observed in areas of the Central Columbia River Gorge.

Wider weather episode

East winds through the Columbia River Gorge maintained below freezing temperatures for the gorge and surrounding areas as a precipitating front moved over the region. There was a mix of rain, freezing rain, and ice in these areas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 612570. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.