Heavy Snow — John Day Basin, Oregon

2016-12-14 · John Day Basin, Oregon

Event narrative

Measured heavy snow accumulation of 6 inches, 9 west-southwest of Service Creek in Wheeler county.

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 665639. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.