A very strong Pacific storm system plowed across the Pacific Northwest, bringing strong and damaging winds to northwest Oregon.  Wind speeds in excess of 100 mph were seen on the coast and in the Coast Range, as well as wind speeds near 100 mph on Mt. Hood. Wind speeds of 60-80 mph were seen in the Willamette Valley and through the Columbia River Gorge. The storm brought widespread downed trees and power lines, and at the peak of the storm left nearly 500,000 homes across the region without power - some for days to come.  Many roads were left impassable due to downed trees - and all major east-west highways leading from the Willamette Valley into the Cascades and to the coast were closed.

High Wind in CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF W OREGON, OREGON
From 14-DEC-06 16:00:00 to 15-DEC-06 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 83.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds reported at the Rockhouse RAWS.

High Wind in GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, OREGON
From 14-DEC-06 16:00:00 to 15-DEC-06 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Approximately 57 to 61 kt gusts reported in the west hills of Portland.

High Wind in WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, OREGON
From 14-DEC-06 16:00:00 to 15-DEC-06 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Reported in Corbett.

High Wind in NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES, OREGON
From 14-DEC-06 16:00:00 to 15-DEC-06 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 86.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Reported at Mt. Hood Meadows.

High Wind in CENTRAL OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 14-DEC-06 16:00:00 to 15-DEC-06 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 92.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reported in Newport.

High Wind in NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES, OREGON
From 14-DEC-06 16:00:00 to 15-DEC-06 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 79.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Reported at Timberline Lodge.

High Wind in CENTRAL OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 14-DEC-06 16:00:00 to 15-DEC-06 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 84.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reported at Rockaway Beach.

High Wind in COAST RANGE OF NW OREGON, OREGON
From 14-DEC-06 16:00:00 to 15-DEC-06 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reported in Vernonia.

High Wind in NORTHERN OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 14-DEC-06 16:00:00 to 15-DEC-06 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Reported at the Astoria Airport.

High Wind in COAST RANGE OF NW OREGON, OREGON
From 14-DEC-06 16:00:00 to 15-DEC-06 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reported in Buxton.

High Wind in NORTHERN OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 14-DEC-06 16:00:00 to 15-DEC-06 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reported in Cannon Beach.

High Wind in CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON
From 14-DEC-06 16:00:00 to 15-DEC-06 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reported in Salem.