Heavy Snow — Camas Prairie, Idaho

2008-12-19 · Camas Prairie, Idaho

Event narrative

Trained spotters in Fairfield and Blaine reported six to eight inches of snow overnight with considerable drifting due to strong winds.

Wider weather episode

A potent snow storm ripped through Southwest Idaho on December 19th bringing strong winds and six to twelve inches of snow to the West Central and Boise Mountains and the Camas Prairie. Many of the area roads experienced heavy drifting.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 147827. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.