Winter Weather — Southern Clearwater Mountains, Idaho

2022-12-20 to 2022-12-21 · Southern Clearwater Mountains, Idaho

Event narrative

Dixie received 5.8 inches of snow. Snotel sites along US Highway 2 reported 8 to 13 inches.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper level jet and Pacific moisture brought multiple hours of heavy snow rates and difficult travel across the Clearwater Mountains. South wind gusts up to 50 mph developed ahead of a cold front in Grangeville and vicinity. Heavy snow briefly developed in Grangeville and vicinity as the cold front passed.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1063153. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.