The second major winter storm of the year moved into Southern Oregon and Northern California at this time...hot on the heels of the first one. The main impact of the storm was the low snow levels which created widespread travel difficulties...but heavy snow was reported in the mountains as well.

Heavy Snow in JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON
From 18-DEC-08 07:30:00 to 19-DEC-08 07:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer 3SW Prospect reported 8.9 inches of snow in 24 hours ending at 19/0730 PST.  An observer 1SE Ashland reported 6.0 inches of snow in 5 hours ending at 18/2200 PST. An observer 2ESE Ashland reported 3.5 inches of snow in 4 hours ending at 18/2100 PST.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, OREGON
From 18-DEC-08 00:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observer at Crater Lake National Park reported 22.5 inches of snow in 24 hours ending at 19/0800 PST. The cooperative observer at Odell Lake reported 24.0 inches of snow in 24 hours ending at 19/0800 PST. The cooperative observer at Lemolo Lake reported 14.0 inches of snow in 10 hours ending at 18/1000 PST.

Heavy Snow in SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS & SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, OREGON
From 18-DEC-08 07:30:00 to 19-DEC-08 07:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observer at Mt. Ashland Ski Are reported 18 inches of snow in 24 hours.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN & EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY & WESTERN LAKE COUNTY, OREGON
From 18-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 18-DEC-08 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The observer at Chemult reported 12 inches of snow in eight hours.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 18-DEC-08 07:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Based on rainfall reports in ORZ021 and snowfall reports in adjacent zone ORZ023, it is assumed that Heavy Snow Warning criteria was met in ORZ021 above 500 feet.

Heavy Snow in CURRY COUNTY COAST, OREGON
From 18-DEC-08 07:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Based on rainfall reports in ORZ022 and snowfall reports in adjacent zone ORZ024, it is assumed that Heavy Snow Warning criteria was met in ORZ022 above 500 feet.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON
From 18-DEC-08 07:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer 10NW Tiller reported 10.0 inches of snow in 24 hours ending at 19/0800 PST.  An observer 4.5W Oakland reported 8.0 inches of snow in 24 hours ending at 19/0700 PST.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN CURRY COUNTY & JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON
From 18-DEC-08 06:00:00 to 18-DEC-08 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

An observer at Sexton Mountain Pass reported 11.0 inches of snow during this interval.  An observer 5 WSW Wilderville reported 3.5 inches of snow in 4 hours ending at 18/1000 PST.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, OREGON
From 18-DEC-08 00:00:00 to 18-DEC-08 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer at Toketee Falls reported 15.0 inches of snow in 19 hours.