Heavy Snow — Northern Panhandle, Idaho

2022-11-29 to 2022-11-30 · Northern Panhandle, Idaho

Event narrative

Observer reported 9.5 inches for Nov 29-30 near Naples Idaho. There were heavy snow reports throughout North Idaho. Reports of 6 to 14 inches for Priest River, Sandpoint, Athol, Spirit Lake, Blanchard, and Rathdrum.

Wider weather episode

A slow moving Low moved through the Pacific Northwest at the end of November. With below normal temperatures of single digits and teens and ample moisture, it brought widespread snow. The heaviest snow fell in the North Idaho Panhandle.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1066942. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.