Heavy Snow — Northern Blue Mountains, Oregon

2018-01-11 · Northern Blue Mountains, Oregon

Event narrative

Measured snow accumulation of 10 inches at the Milk Shakes SNOTEL, 9 miles SW of Ski Bluewood in northwest Wallow county.

Wider weather episode

A Pacific system brought rain and snow the region during the second week of January. Snow levels were relatively high for this time of year, with snow accumulating above 3800 feet in the Blue mountains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 734148. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.