Heavy Snow in Coeur D'alene Area, Idaho

Heavy Snow March 12, 2026 – March 13, 2026 · Coeur D'alene Area, Idaho

What the National Weather Service wrote

Observer reported 9 inches of snow 6 miles south of Huetter. Other reports were 8.5 inches near Hayden Lake and 7 inches near Post Falls.

The wider storm

A strong upper level jet was positioned over the Pacific Northwest from March 8 through 13. As it mixed down to the lower levels, it brought periods of high winds sustained in the 30 to 40 mph range and gusts up to 70 mph for portions of the region. It was followed by a cold front that brought snow amounts ranging from 2 to 9 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1328467. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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