Why does NW Oregon get such bad freezing rain events?

Explore Oregon: Making the most of the outdoors

In this episode, host Zach Urness talks to National Weather Service meteorologist Chris Burling about the most recent freezing rain event in the Willamette Valley. They discuss why the Willamette Valley and northwest Oregon is uniquely suited for impactful freezing rain events and ice build up, and what happens in the sky to create freezing rain. Zach also talks about some of the major impacts in Eugene, Springfield and Portland from the ice storm of 2024.