Winter Storm — Greater Portland Metro Area, Oregon
January 12, 2024 · NOAA Storm Events record
Event narrative (NOAA)
Blizzard-like conditions were observed at the height of the storm with roughly 1 to 4 inches of a snow/sleet across the Portland and Vancouver metro area and widespread east wind gusts of 35-55 mph. This led to hundreds of downed trees and limbs, resulting in widespread and extended power outages. Multnomah County, the City of Portland, City of Lake Oswego declared a State of Emergency. Portland Parks and Recreation reported 380 downed trees or large branches, The City of Lake Oswego reported more than 100 downed trees. These reports along with trees downed on private property, at least 500 trees were downed in the Portland Metro area. Downed trees and power lines resulted in power outages. Portland General Electric had a peak count of 165,000 customers without power. Portland Bureau of T
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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.