Heavy Snow — Lower Columbia, Oregon

2016-12-08 · Lower Columbia, Oregon

Event narrative

There was approximately 4 inches of snow through the Lower Columbia region. A weather spotter reported 4 inches in Longview, WA, just across the Columbia River.

Wider weather episode

A strong frontal system brought strong east winds to the North Willamette Valley and a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain down to the Valley Floor.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 670684. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.