Winter Storm — Klamath Basin, Oregon

2022-01-03 · Klamath Basin, Oregon

Event narrative

The Klamath Falls Airport (KLMT) recorded numerous gusts exceeding 57 mph between 03/0936 PST and 03/1253 PST. The peak gust was 69 mph recorded at 03/1053 PST. The Worden Agrimet recorded a gust to 58 mph at 03/1130 PST. The Lorella Agrimet recorded a gust to 71 mph at 03/1715 PST and a gust to 61 mph at 03/1930 PST.

Wider weather episode

An incoming front brought high winds, snow, and blowing snow to higher terrain in southwest and south central Oregon.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 992685. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.