November Meeting: Tales of Winter’s Past: What Should’ve been a Flood: The November 1921 “Ice Storm of the Century”

Who: Mark Nelsen, Fox 12’s Chief Meteorologist, will be speaking at our November meeting, talking about one of the most underrated events in Willamette Valley weather history.

What: Did you know the thickest glazing of freezing rain on record (6″+) in our area occurred in the fall? It was mid-late November 1921. Hundreds were trapped on highways and even trains, and a few all-time snowfall records still stand from this storm. But how did it happen? He’ll unravel the mystery of this event, plus take a close look at the first “Friday the 13^th Storm” in Portland; most likely, you’ve never heard of it.  He’ll touch on some other big snow/ice events in our area as well, to whet your appetite for the upcoming winter season!  (photo credit is Troutdale Historical Society)

When: Wednesday, November 12th @ 7 pm (6 pm social hour)

Where: Golden Valley Brewery – 1520 NW Bethany Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97006. All ages are welcome! We will be in the larger room downstairs! Take exit 65 off US 26. The Google Maps link is here.

We hope to see you all there!