Frost line depth in Clackamas County, OR
How deep the ground freezes in Clackamas County, OR
8 in. Dig to 12 in, the 12 in code minimum. Nearest NOAA station: Three Lynx, 6.7 mi.
Your building department sets the legal frost line depth (IRC Table R301.2(1)); footings must go below it (R403.1.4.1). Call them before you dig.