Heavy Snow — Baker, Oregon

2021-12-11 to 2021-12-12 · Baker, Oregon

Event narrative

The Schneider Meadows NRCS SNOTEL reported 18.0 inches of snow at 5,400 feet.

Wider weather episode

An upper level low moved into the region bringing widespread high elevation snow. An upper level low moved in from the northwest, bringing widespread mountain snow. Orographic lifting continued heavy snow from 12/11/2021 to 12/12/2021 above 4500 feet.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 997467. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.