Heavy Snow — Eastern Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

2019-02-04 · Eastern Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

Wider weather episode

A pair of storm systems brought significant snow to all elevations on the 3rd and 4th of February. Wraparound moisture from the first system brought 8 to 12 inches of snow to the Blue Mountains as well as the Grande Ronde and Wallowa Valleys. Initial precipitation with the second system combined with lingering wraparound moisture brought between 4 and 7 inches to all elevations on the 4th of February. Numerous accidents were reported due to slippery conditions. Interstate 84 for closed for several hours between Baker City and Pendleton during the day the the 4th to clear multiple accidents.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 795697. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.