Winter Weather — Coeur D'alene Area, Idaho

2020-12-30 to 2020-12-31 · Coeur D'alene Area, Idaho

Event narrative

Idaho State Police reported several spun out semi-trucks on US-95 on Mica Grade leaving lanes blocked during the afternoon. There are no known injuries or fatalities. 13 miles to the north, Coeur D'Alene Airport had been reporting snow, ice fog, and mist throughout the day.

Wider weather episode

A widespread, winter system brought snow to much of the Idaho Panhandle on December 30th and 31st. The initial snowfall began overnight into the early morning hours of the 30th. This resulted in difficult morning commutes and numerous collisions and spin offs. Significant snow fell throughout the Panhandle with the greatest totals, up to 6 to 12 inches, in the northern half.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 933545. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.