Heavy Snow — Coeur D'alene Area, Idaho

2020-12-25 to 2020-12-26 · Coeur D'alene Area, Idaho

Event narrative

Most of the central Idaho Panhandle received 1 to 2 inches of snow, if any, especially in locations such as the Coeur d'Alene area. There was a public report of 4.0 inches of snow accumulation in Dalton Gardens.

Wider weather episode

In addition to an occluded front's evening arrival, there were many factors that brought light to moderate snowfall to the northern Idaho Panhandle on Christmas night into December 26th. Significant precipitable water and a surface low's colder air provided conditions for snow and rain/snow mixes across the region.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 932993. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.