Heavy Snow — Cascades in Lane County, Oregon

2018-02-25 to 2018-02-26 · Cascades in Lane County, Oregon

Event narrative

SNOTEL sites recorded 12 to 17 inches of snow from this event. McKenzie SNOTEL recorded 17 inches of snow.

Wider weather episode

A moist low pressure system brought heavy snow to the Cascades. Snow levels started around 1500 ft but rose to settle around 2500 ft for the rest of the event, with most of the snow falling above 2500 ft.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 743241. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.