Heavy Snow — Camas Prairie, Idaho

2009-01-05 · Camas Prairie, Idaho

Event narrative

Trained spotters near Blaine and Fairfield reported six to seven inches of snow.

Wider weather episode

A warm and moist overrunning set up provided ample lift and moisture for a strong Pacific storm that hit much of Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon with heavy snow and gusty winds during the overnight hours between the fourth and fifth of January.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 150708. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.