Heavy Snow — Sw & W Kootenai, Idaho

2000-12-16 · Sw & W Kootenai, Idaho

Wider weather episode

A strong warm front lifted north through the Idaho panhandle on December 16, bringing heavy snow to areas north of I-90. Specific snowfall amounts include: Schweitzer Ski Area...10", Bonners Ferry...6.0", Coeur D'Alene...5", and Sandpoint...3.6". Areas south of I-90 warmed enough to change precipitation to rain before snowfall accumulations could become heavy.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5165614. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.