Heavy Snow — Cascade Foothills in Lane County, Oregon

2008-03-28 to 2008-03-29 · Cascade Foothills in Lane County, Oregon

Event narrative

Twelve inches total accumulated snowfall fell above Oakridge, along Hwy. 58. This observation was reported by a CoCoRaHS observer.

Wider weather episode

A strong late-season winter storm moved over the forecast area from off the Pacific, bringing heavy snow amounts to portions of northwest Oregon. Heavy amounts were seen in the higher elevations, with some lower elevations even seeing trace amounts.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 91562. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.