Heavy Snow — Northern Panhandle, Idaho

2023-02-21 to 2023-02-22 · Northern Panhandle, Idaho

Event narrative

Observer near Hope estimated 10 inches. Other reports ranged from 6 to 8 inches for areas including Athol, Rathdrum, and Ponderey.

Wider weather episode

On February 20, a warm front pushed through the region bringing strong winds across portions of the Idaho Panhandle. On February 21, an Arctic cold front moved through the area bringing another round of strong winds. It also brought brief heavy snow that reduced visibility and created hazardous travel conditions to North Idaho Panhandle.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1082876. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.