Frost/Freeze — Southern Clearwater Mountains, Idaho

2025-09-22 to 2025-09-23 · Southern Clearwater Mountains, Idaho

Event narrative

Low temperatures dropped to 30-33 degrees at Elk City and Powell for the first time in the fall season leading to significant frost and damage to area gardens. Frosty mornings continued through the rest of the week.

Wider weather episode

High pressure brought clear skies and dry air, and this allowed overnight temperatures to drop near freezing.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1289988. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.