Directly after a strong Pacific storm brought heavy snow to the region, a second equally strong system dumped more snow over the northwest Oregon Cascades and Foothills. An additional two to three feet of snow blanketed the Cascades, with areas in the Foothills gaining up to a foot and a half.  Snow was also reported in the upper reaches of the Upper Hood River Valley as well as the Coast Range. This storm would be the second of three that would significantly increase the snow pack throughout the region.  Strong winds accompanied this frontal system, with high winds reported along the coast as well as gusty winds inland.

Heavy Snow in CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY, OREGON
From 28-JAN-08 15:00:00 to 30-JAN-08 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Twenty-eight inches new snowfall were reported at the Willamette Pass along Hwy. 58.

Heavy Snow in NORTH OREGON CASCADES FOOTHILLS, OREGON
From 28-JAN-08 15:00:00 to 30-JAN-08 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 6 and 16 inches new snowfall was recorded, based on similar conditions and reports from the Cascades foothills in Lane County.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF W OREGON, OREGON
From 28-JAN-08 15:00:00 to 30-JAN-08 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Between 15 and 18 inches new snowfall were recorded, based on similar conditions and reports from ODOT stations in the north Oregon Coast Range.

High Wind in NORTHERN OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 29-JAN-08 04:25:00 to 29-JAN-08 05:25:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High winds were recorded at Cape Foulweather.  High winds of 56 knots were also reported at Clatsop Spit.

High Wind in CENTRAL OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 29-JAN-08 05:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 05:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High winds were recorded on the Yaquina Bay Bridge along Hwy. 101.  High winds of 43 knots sustained and 54 knot gusts was also recorded at Florence.

Heavy Snow in UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY, OREGON
From 28-JAN-08 15:00:00 to 30-JAN-08 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thirteen inches new snowfall were reported in Parkdale.  Six inches was also reported at the Hood River Ranger Station.

Heavy Snow in CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY, OREGON
From 28-JAN-08 15:00:00 to 30-JAN-08 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 6 and 16 inches new snowfall were reported by spotters in areas such as above 2000 feet in Oakridge, and in Vida, as well as at the McKenzie Bride ODOT station along Hwy. 126.

Heavy Snow in COAST RANGE OF NW OREGON, OREGON
From 28-JAN-08 15:00:00 to 30-JAN-08 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Between 15 and 18 inches new snowfall were reported by ODOT stations at the Wilson River Summit as well as the Sunset Summit along Hwy. 26.

Heavy Snow in NORTH OREGON CASCADES, OREGON
From 28-JAN-08 15:00:00 to 30-JAN-08 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Between 25 and 40 inches new snowfall were reported at various stations such as ODOT stations Bennett Pass along Hwy. 35 and Government Camp along Hwy. 26, the Mount Hood Meadows and Timberline ski resorts, and the Mt. Hood Test SNOTEL site.