Winter Storm — Southern Clearwater Mountains, Idaho

2019-09-28 to 2019-09-29 · Southern Clearwater Mountains, Idaho

Event narrative

General snow amounts of 4 to 9 inches fell above 4000 feet with some locations above 6000 feet, recording over 12 inches of snow. Also, wind gusts to 40 mph were observed on the higher terrain. Difficult travel was experienced by backcountry users with periodic slippery, snow-covered, primary roads such as Highway 12 at Lolo Pass.

Wider weather episode

An early season snowstorm brought significant snow and gusty winds to the higher terrain and backcountry of central Idaho.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 850542. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.