Heavy Snow — Central Columbia River Gorge, Washington

2015-12-17 · Central Columbia River Gorge, Washington

Event narrative

A half to a foot of snow fell in the Columbia River Gorge within 12 hours.

Wider weather episode

Temperatures in and near the Columbia River Gorge remained near or just below freezing with the onset of precipitation of a moist warm front, and produced a quick burst of heavy snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 612577. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.