Heavy Snow — Western Lemhi County, Idaho

2002-01-20 to 2002-01-23 · Western Lemhi County, Idaho

Wider weather episode

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_id 5276880. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.