Heavy Snow — Ochoco-john Day Highlands, Oregon

2016-12-14 · Ochoco-john Day Highlands, Oregon

Event narrative

Estimated heavy snow accumulation of 10 inches in the Ochoco mountains, 15 miles west-southwest of Mitchell. Also measured heavy snow of 7 inches, 3 miles southeast of Post.

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 665640. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.