High Wind — Western Columbia Gorge, Washington
2018-01-03 · Western Columbia Gorge, Washington
70 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Weather station across the river at Corbett High School measured wind gusts up to 80 mph.
Wider weather episode
High pressure east of the Cascades with a low pressure system approaching from the west created strong easterly winds through the Columbia River Gorge.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 735804. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.