Heavy Snow — Central Willamette Valley, Oregon

2017-03-05 to 2017-03-06 · Central Willamette Valley, Oregon

Event narrative

There were several reports of 3.5 to 4 inches of snow near Dallas and Falls City. Also, a report of 6 inches of snow W of McMinnville.

Wider weather episode

Two prominent shortwaves brought an early March low-elevation snow event to much of the area except the lowest elevations along the Coast and in the Willamette Valley. Snow levels dropped to 400 to 1000 ft and remained in this range through the end of this event. Higher elevations got the brunt of this event, with locations in the Oregon Cascades getting up to 2-3 feet of snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 689216. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.