Heavy Snow — Big Lost Highlands-copper Basin, Idaho

2023-12-01 to 2023-12-04 · Big Lost Highlands-copper Basin, Idaho

Event narrative

The following snowfall amounts were estimated at SNOTEL sites: Bear Canyon 15.6 inches, Garfield Ranger Station 22.5 inches, Smiley Mountain 13.5 inches, and Stickney Mill 11.7 inches.

Wider weather episode

An extended period of off and on snow for the first 4 days of December caused travel problems and widespread heavy snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1153892. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.