Heavy Snow — Northern Panhandle, Idaho

2023-03-10 to 2023-03-11 · Northern Panhandle, Idaho

Event narrative

Observer reported 7.1 inches of snow near Hope Idaho. Other reports in the area ranged from 2.5 to 6 inches covering Priest River, Athol and Spirit Lake.

Wider weather episode

A cold upper level trough brought continuous waves of moisture across the region for March 10. These waves generated wide spread snow shower activity. Most areas received snow amounts of two to five inches. A few areas received six plus inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1089493. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.