Heavy Snow — Cascade Foothills in Lane County, Oregon

2018-02-18 · Cascade Foothills in Lane County, Oregon

Event narrative

CoCoRaHS observer in Oakridge recorded 10.4 inches of snow.

Wider weather episode

Cold low pressure system brought snow levels down near the Valley Floor. Though temperatures at the Valley Floor were a bit too warm for much accumulating snow, up in the Coast Range and Cascade Foothills, snow accumulated quickly with amounts generally around 5 to 10 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 742317. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.