Heavy Snow — Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho

2012-02-22 to 2012-02-23 · Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho

Event narrative

Mill Creek Summit northeast of Stanley reported 22 inches of snow.

Wider weather episode

Along with flooding and high winds at low elevations, the strong Pacific storm system on February 22nd and 23rd brought heavy snow to many mountain locations. 10 to 30 inches were common amounts with Slug Creek Divide in the southeastern corner of Idaho getting 33 inches and the highest amount recorded from the system.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 367570. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.