Heavy Snow in Western Lemhi County, Idaho

Heavy Snow January 20, 2002 – January 23, 2002 · Western Lemhi County, Idaho

The wider storm

Strong winter storm hit north central Idaho and lasted for five days. Heavy snowfall occurred mainly in the mountains with two to three feet common. At the lower elevations, Grangeville received eight to nine inch snow drifts and strong winds gusting up to 62 mph on the 20th. Powell received 11 inches and Shoup 5 inches. The highest snowfall storm totals were 37 inches at Shanghai Summit, 45 inches at Hemlocke Butte, 49 inches at Cool Creek, and 70 inches at Elk Butte.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5276880. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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