High winds impacted Northwest Oregon as a 980 millibar low moved onshore in Pacific County, Washington. The winds resulted in widespread tree damage and power outages.

High Wind in CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF W OREGON, OREGON
From 21-DEC-15 08:20:00 to 21-DEC-15 13:12:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several weather stations reported high winds in the Central Oregon Coast Range with a peak gust of 67 mph measured at the Rockhouse RAWS. Marys peak measured sustained winds of 59 mph with a peak gust of 83 mph. Official NWS SPotters reported trees and branches down along Highway 36.

High Wind in SOUTHERN WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON
From 21-DEC-15 10:00:00 to 21-DEC-15 12:24:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Strong winds resulted in several downed trees and power outages in the South Willamette Valley.

High Wind in GREATER  PORTLAND METRO AREA, OREGON
From 21-DEC-15 11:13:00 to 21-DEC-15 14:19:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 1299.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High winds caused significant damage in the Portland Metro Area as trees were downed onto homes and cars. Several roads were closed due to downed trees.Marine Drive was closed for several miles due to winds blowing a tractor trailer off of the road. One house caught on fire when a tree downed a electrical wire.

High Wind in CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON
From 21-DEC-15 11:09:00 to 21-DEC-15 12:16:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A weather station at Chehalem Ridge reported sustained winds of 46 mph with a peak gust of 60 mph. There were several reports of downed trees and wires with many roads blocked.

High Wind in WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, OREGON
From 21-DEC-15 14:15:00 to 21-DEC-15 14:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were downed from strong west winds resulting in the closure of I-84 (east bound). A peak gust of 68 mph was measured at the Bonneville Dam.

High Wind in CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, OREGON
From 21-DEC-15 14:15:00 to 21-DEC-15 14:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were downed from strong west winds resulting in the closure of I-84 (east bound). A peak gust of 68 mph was measured at the Bonneville Dam.

High Wind in COAST RANGE OF NW OREGON, OREGON
From 21-DEC-15 09:25:00 to 21-DEC-15 14:14:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A couple of weather stations measured sustained winds of 46 mph with peak gusts between 69 and 71 mph. A 50 ft fir tree was downed and partially snapped. Highway 26 was closed due to downed trees. One tree fell on a car with injuries reported by the media.

High Wind in LOWER COLUMBIA, OREGON
From 21-DEC-15 13:40:00 to 21-DEC-15 14:25:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several trees were downed by high winds in the Lower Columbia Valley resulting in significant damage to homes and cars.

High Wind in NORTH OREGON CASCADES FOOTHILLS, OREGON
From 21-DEC-15 11:13:00 to 21-DEC-15 14:19:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High winds resulted in downed trees and power outages in the vicinity of the Northwest Oregon Cascade Foothills. Two near by RAWS (Yellowstone and Eagle Creek) reported wind gusts of 50 mph which is a rare strength for these often wind blocked locations.

High Wind in NORTH OREGON CASCADES, OREGON
From 21-DEC-15 12:08:00 to 21-DEC-15 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A peak wind gust of 60 mph was measured at the Timberline Lodge, and a peak gust of 58 mph at Government Camp. Ski lifts at the local Ski resorts were suspended due to the strong winds.

High Wind in UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY, OREGON
From 21-DEC-15 15:00:00 to 21-DEC-15 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Parkdale Agrimet weather station reported a peak gust of 62 mph.

High Wind in NORTHERN OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 21-DEC-15 08:35:00 to 21-DEC-15 12:37:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several weather stations along the North Oregon Coast measured high winds with sustained winds between 40 and 45 mph and peak gusts around 59 mph. A power line was blown down from the winds resulting in power outages.

High Wind in CENTRAL OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 21-DEC-15 06:13:00 to 21-DEC-15 13:15:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several weather stations along the Central Oregon coast measured high winds with sustained winds between 40 and 50 mph. The highest recorded wind gust was 67 mph at Gleneden Beach.