High Wind — Blue Mountain Foothills, Washington

2016-03-05 to 2016-03-06 · Blue Mountain Foothills, Washington

Wider weather episode

Strong pressure gradients set up along the Blue Mountain Foothills, allowing for strong downslope winds mainly along the base of the foothills. Some wind speeds in MPH are listed as followed: (67) 5 miles ESE of Dixie, and (51) 4 miles ESE of Walla Walla.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 623432. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.