High Wind — Western Columbia Gorge, Washington

2017-12-14 · Western Columbia Gorge, Washington

Event narrative

Winds across the river at the Corbett High School weather station were recorded up to 42 mph sustained with gusts up to 77 mph.

Wider weather episode

Persistent ridging over the Pacific Northwest was starting to break down with an approaching front. As Low pressure approached the area, this caused the easterly pressure gradient to increase again through the Columbia River Gorge. As the gradient increased, easterly winds increased again through the Columbia River Gorge.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 732696. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.