Heavy Snow — Central Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

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

Event narrative

There were several reports of 6 to 9 inches of snow in the Central Columbia River Gorge within 12 hours.

Wider weather episode

Temperatures in the Columbia River Gorge and the Upper Hood River Valley remained at or below freezing with the onset of precipitation from a moist warm front, and produced a quick burst of heavy snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 612583. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.