The third in a series of an unusually cold storm systems brought heavy snow accumulations to northwest Oregon.  The heavy snowfall created a significant impact to many communities across northwest Oregon.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON
From 20-DEC-08 10:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 2.20M
Crop damage: 8.10M
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten to 20 inches of snow fell across the central Willamette Valley. Some reports include 10 inches in McMinnville, 17 inches in Dundee and 20 inches in Lafayette.  Freezing rain also occurred during this storm, which produced 1/4 to 1/2 inch of ice accumulation.  This snowfall combined with accumulations from the previous few days resulted in 3 roof collapses and 10 carport collapses.  The heavy snow also downed several dozen tress in the Enchanted Theme Park causing significant damage.

Winter Storm in GREATER  PORTLAND METRO AREA, OREGON
From 20-DEC-08 10:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 9.00M
Crop damage: 11.60M
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Fourteen to 24 inches of snow fell across the northern Willamette Valley. Some reports include 14 inches in Canby, 18 inches in Gladstone, 21 inches in Oregon City and 24 inches in Wilsonville.  This storm was the most significant storm to hit the Portland Metro area in the past 40 years.  Freezing rain also occurred during this period with 1/4 to 3/4 inch of ice accumulation.

Winter Storm in LOWER COLUMBIA, OREGON
From 20-DEC-08 10:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nine to 10 inches of snow fell in the Lower Columbia region of northwest Oregon. Trained spotters in Clatskanie reported 10 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in NORTH OREGON CASCADES FOOTHILLS, OREGON
From 20-DEC-08 10:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Eighteen to 48 inches of snow fell across the north Oregon Cascade Foothills.  Some reports include 19 inches in the Bull Run watershed and 48 inches in Rhododendron.

Winter Storm in CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY, OREGON
From 20-DEC-08 10:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eighteen to 20 inches of snow fell across the Lane County Cascade Foothills.  Some reports include 18 inches in the communities of Oakridge and McKenzie Bridge.

Winter Storm in NORTH OREGON CASCADES, OREGON
From 20-DEC-08 10:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Twenty-one to 32 inches of snow fell across in the north Oregon Cascades. Some reports include 21 inches at Bennett Pass and Timberline lodge, 30 inches at Mt Hood Meadows and 32 inches at the Mt Hood snotel site.

Winter Storm in CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY, OREGON
From 20-DEC-08 10:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Sixteen to 30 inches of snow fell across in the Lane County Cascades based on reports from the north Oregon Cascades and a few road reports.

Winter Storm in UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY, OREGON
From 20-DEC-08 10:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Twelve to 15 inches of snow fell across in the Upper Hood River Valley.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF W OREGON, OREGON
From 20-DEC-08 07:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 11 and 24 inches of snow fell in the north Oregon Coast Range based on spotter reports, road reports and snotel data.

Blizzard in WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, OREGON
From 20-DEC-08 10:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy snow and strong winds caused blizzard conditions in the Columbia River Gorge.  Twenty four to 36 inches of snow fell in the Gorge combined with 40 to 50 mph winds caused Department of Transportation officials to close Interstate 84 from Troutdale to Hood River for 3 days.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 20-DEC-08 10:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 6 and 8 inches of snow fell along the north Oregon Coast.  Some spotter reports include 6 inches in Seaside and 7 inches in Astoria.  Freezing rain was also reported in Astoria.

Winter Storm in COAST RANGE OF NW OREGON, OREGON
From 20-DEC-08 10:00:00 to 21-DEC-08 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 11 and 24 inches of snow fell in the north Oregon Coast Range.  Some spotter reports include 16 inches in Buxton, 18 inches in Vernonia and 19 inches in Mist. Other reports inlcude 11 inches on the Wilson River Summit along highway 6 and 24 inches at the Seine Creek Snotel.