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Winter Storm in Southern Willamette Valley, Oregon

Winter Storm January 7, 2017 – January 8, 2017 · Southern Willamette Valley, Oregon

What the National Weather Service wrote

General snowfall totals of 2-4 inches were reported, with the greatest total being 4.5 inches from the observer at Eugene Airport. Major ice accumulations occurred after the snow, with several locations reporting 0.50-1.00. The combination of snow and ice resulted in significant power outages and closures across the area.

The wider storm

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 678253. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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