Heavy Snow — Northern Panhandle, Idaho

2026-01-07 to 2026-01-08 · Northern Panhandle, Idaho

Event narrative

Observer reported an estimated 13 inches of snow in Hauser. Time is based off of Sandpoint Airport weather station. Athol had a range of 4 to 5 inches of snow. Spirit Lake received 5 to 6 inches of snow.

Wider weather episode

A cold front pushed a band of heavy snow through the North Idaho Panhandle on late January 7. It brought widespread snowfall amounts ranging from 4 to 13 inches. Lookout Pass received 21 inches of new snow for the period January 6 through 8.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1314764. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.