Heavy Snow — Coast Range of Nw Oregon, Oregon

2017-02-05 to 2017-02-06 · Coast Range of Nw Oregon, Oregon

Event narrative

At higher elevations, the Saddle Mountain SNOTEL reported 25 inches of snow. Lower in the Coast Range there were reports of 12 inches at Sunset Summit, 7 inches in Mist, and 6 inches in Vernonia.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system with an associated cold front brought impactful snow and high winds to the Oregon Coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 684184. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.