Avalanche in Camas Prairie, Idaho

Avalanche January 2, 2004 · Camas Prairie, Idaho

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The wider storm

The Avalanche was located about 10 miles north of Fairfield and 1 mile south of the Soldier Mountain Ski Resort. The snow slide was 500 to 700 feet long. Snow from the Avalanche destroyed a two story cabin, filling the first floor with snow, and killing two occupants who were asleep. Five other occupants on the second floor of the cabin escaped without major injuries.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5382960. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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