High Wind — Western Columbia Gorge, Washington

2017-01-08 · Western Columbia Gorge, Washington

Event narrative

A weather station at Corbett across the river recorded wind 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 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_id 676633. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.