High Wind — Western Columbia Gorge, Washington
2017-01-16 · Western Columbia Gorge, Washington
85 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Weather station at Corbett across the river recorded sustained winds up to 54 mph with gusts up to 85 mph.
Wider weather episode
An approaching low pressure system increased the pressure gradient across the Cascades, generating high winds through the Columbia River Gorge.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 676634. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.