Winter Storm — Western Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

2017-01-07 to 2017-01-08 · Western Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

Event narrative

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.

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 678262. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.