Winter Storm — Central Willamette Valley, Oregon

2017-01-07 to 2017-01-08 · Central Willamette Valley, Oregon

Event narrative

Precipitation types were mixed, with generally 1-2 of snow/sleet and around 0.25 of freezing rain.

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 678258. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.