High Wind — Coast Range of Nw Oregon, Oregon
2017-01-18 · Coast Range of Nw Oregon, Oregon
54 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Tidewater RAWS site recorded a peak gust of 62 mph.
Wider weather episode
An approaching low pressure system brought rain across the Columbia River Gorge, while cold air was trapped at the surface and was slow to clear out. This brought a tremendous amount of freezing rain to the Columbia Gorge, closing I-84 and SR-14 to travel through the Gorge. Freezing rain was observed as far west as the Portland Airport, impacting the east side of the Portland Metro as well.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 676649. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.