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High Wind in Western Columbia Gorge, Washington

High Wind January 8, 2017 · Western Columbia Gorge, Washington

98 mph

Measured gust (85 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

A weather station at Corbett across the river recorded wind gusts of 85 mph.

The wider storm

A broad shortwave trough brought multiple rounds of precipitation, including a wintry mix of snow and ice for many locations across Southwest Washington. Strong easterly pressure gradients generated high winds through the Columbia River Gorge as well on January 8.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 676633. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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