Another strong Pacific system brought more snow to the already snow-laden Oregon Cascades and Cascade Foothills.  This storm was particularly strong and very cold, resulting in low elevation snow as well.  Snow accumulations were reported in the Columbia River Gorge, the Upper Hood River Valley, as well as the southern Willamette Valley.  Multiple school closures occurred and were contributed to hazardous road conditions after snowfall blanketed many roads.

Winter Weather in WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, OREGON
From 26-JAN-08 09:00:00 to 26-JAN-08 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy freezing rain was reported from Bonneville westward through the Columbia River Gorge. Multiple injury accidents occurred due to cars sliding on the slick roadway of I-84.  One accident was fatal, killing a 71-year old woman. She was unable to stop her van, and it slid into the back of a stopped tractor-trailer, and was eventually hit a second time by a motor home. This accident, combined with multiple others, caused I-84 to be closed for a time near Corbett.

Heavy Snow in CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY, OREGON
From 26-JAN-08 10:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Between 18 and 28 inches accumulated snowfall fell, based on similar conditions and multiple reports from ODOT stations, SNOTEL sites, and ski resorts in the north Oregon Cascades.

Heavy Snow in CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY, OREGON
From 27-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 6 and 10 inches accumulated snowfall fell, based on similar conditions and reports from spotters in the north Oregon Cascade foothills.

Heavy Snow in NORTH OREGON CASCADES, OREGON
From 26-JAN-08 10:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Between 18 and 28 inches accumulated snowfall fell, based on multiple reports from ODOT stations, SNOTEL sites, and ski resorts.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, OREGON
From 26-JAN-08 10:00:00 to 27-JAN-08 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 7 and 15 inches accumulated snowfall was reported by spotters in Cascade Locks, Hood River, and Bonneville.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON
From 27-JAN-08 10:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 4 and 10 inches total accumulated snowfall was reported by spotters in Lebanon, Lacomb, Eugene, and Springfield.

Heavy Snow in UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY, OREGON
From 26-JAN-08 10:00:00 to 27-JAN-08 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 12 and 17 inches accumulated snowfall was reported by spotters in the hills south of Hood River and in Parkdale.

Heavy Snow in NORTH OREGON CASCADES FOOTHILLS, OREGON
From 27-JAN-08 08:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 6 and 10 inches accumulated snowfall was reported by spotters in Sandy, Estacada, Zig Zag, and east of Salem.