Winter Storm — Coast Range of Nw Oregon, Oregon

2017-01-07 to 2017-01-08 · Coast Range of Nw Oregon, Oregon

Event narrative

South Fork RAWS recorded 0.89 inches of liquid equivalent while temperatures were well below freezing, suggesting substantial icing in some of the valleys in the Coast Range of Northwest Oregon.

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 678255. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.