Heavy Snow in Sw & W Kootenai, Idaho

Heavy Snow February 4, 2001 · Sw & W Kootenai, Idaho

The wider storm

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 5230011. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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