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Heavy Snow in Central Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

Heavy Snow December 8, 2016 – December 10, 2016 · Central Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

What the National Weather Service wrote

While areas on the east side of the central Columbia River Gorge saw up to 12 inches of snow, areas farther west saw less snow and up to 1 inch of ice accumulation.

The wider storm

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 670702. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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