High Wind — Western Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
2017-01-08 · Western Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
74 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The weather station at Corbett recorded sustained winds gusts of 85 mph.
Wider weather episode
A broad shortwave trough brought multiple rounds of precipitation, including a wintry mix of snow and ice for many locations across Northwest Oregon. Strong easterly pressure gradients generated high winds through the Columbia River Gorge as well on January 8.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 676632. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.