Cold/Wind Chill — Greater Portland Metro Area, Oregon
2017-01-01 to 2017-01-11 · Greater Portland Metro Area, Oregon
4
Direct deaths
Event narrative
Cold temperatures claimed four lives in the Portland area. The victims were homeless and died of hypothermia from exposure to the cold temperatures.
Wider weather episode
A low pressure system dropping south across the area and a trailing ridge of high pressure brought cold temperatures to Northwest Oregon. The cold temperatures lead to four fatalities in the Portland area.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 677250. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.