High Wind — Western Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

2017-01-16 · Western Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

Event narrative

Weather station at Corbett 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 678239. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.