Heavy Snow — Southern Willamette Valley, Oregon

2008-01-27 to 2008-01-28 · Southern Willamette Valley, Oregon

Event narrative

Between 4 and 10 inches total accumulated snowfall was reported by spotters in Lebanon, Lacomb, Eugene, and Springfield.

Wider weather episode

Another strong Pacific system brought more snow to the already snow-laden Oregon Cascades and Cascade Foothills. This storm was particularly strong and very cold, resulting in low elevation snow as well. Snow accumulations were reported in the Columbia River Gorge, the Upper Hood River Valley, as well as the southern Willamette Valley. Multiple school closures occurred and were contributed to hazardous road conditions after snowfall blanketed many roads.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 78720. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.