High Wind — Western Columbia Gorge, Washington

2017-12-07 to 2017-12-11 · Western Columbia Gorge, Washington

Event narrative

A weather station across the river in Corbett recorded winds up to 48 mph sustained with gusts up to 88 mph.

Wider weather episode

A persistent ridge sat over the area for several days, with strong high pressure solidly entrenched over the Columbia River Basin, and relatively lower pressure west of the Cascade Crest. With a strong pressure gradient across the Cascades, the Columbia River Gorge developed very strong winds which persisted for several days.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 732694. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.