Heavy Snow — Central Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

2017-01-07 to 2017-01-08 · Central Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

Event narrative

After a little bit of freezing rain on the 7th, snow increased dramatically on the 8th, leading to multiple 10-12 snow reports in the Hood River Valley and in the Columbia Gorge.

Wider weather episode

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

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 677301. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.