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Winter Storm in Western Columbia Gorge, Washington

Winter Storm January 7, 2017 – January 8, 2017 · Western Columbia Gorge, Washington

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Columbia River Highway was closed between Larch Mountain Rd and Vista House due to extreme ice conditions. Local TV meteorologist reported 0.50 inches of ice and 1 inch of snow in Corbett across the river.

The wider storm

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

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 678247. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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