Heavy Snow — Cascade Foothills in Lane County, Oregon

2008-01-28 to 2008-01-30 · Cascade Foothills in Lane County, Oregon

Event narrative

Between 6 and 16 inches new snowfall were reported by spotters in areas such as above 2000 feet in Oakridge, and in Vida, as well as at the McKenzie Bride ODOT station along Hwy. 126.

Wider weather episode

Directly after a strong Pacific storm brought heavy snow to the region, a second equally strong system dumped more snow over the northwest Oregon Cascades and Foothills. An additional two to three feet of snow blanketed the Cascades, with areas in the Foothills gaining up to a foot and a half. Snow was also reported in the upper reaches of the Upper Hood River Valley as well as the Coast Range. This storm would be the second of three that would significantly increase the snow pack throughout the region. Strong winds accompanied this frontal system, with high winds reported along the coast as well as gusty winds inland.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 78736. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.