Heavy Snow — Eastern Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

2016-12-14 · Eastern Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

Event narrative

Measured heavy snow accumulation of 4 inches, 5 miles south-southwest of Chenoweth. Another report of around 4 inches in Arlington.

Wider weather episode

A strong Pacific system moved through the area and over modified Arctic air. This resulted in widespread snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 665637. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.