Heavy Snow — Sw & W Kootenai, Idaho

2001-02-04 · Sw & W Kootenai, Idaho

Wider weather episode

Mild southwest flow aloft moving over cool air trapped in the mountain valleys of the northern Idaho panhandle brought heavy snow on February 4. Valley snowfall totals of 4 to 8 inches were common. Locations further south changed over to rain before snowfall accumulations could become heavy. Specific snowfall totals include: Schweitzer Ski Area...13", Silver Mountain Ski Area...12", Lookout Pass Ski Area...10", Priest River...6", Sandpoint...5.1", and northern Kootenai County...4".

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5230011. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.