Heavy Snow — Northern Clearwater Mountains, Idaho

2021-02-25 to 2021-02-26 · Northern Clearwater Mountains, Idaho

Event narrative

Multiples periods of snow added up to 12-24 inches. Specific totals included 14 inches in Pierce and an estimated 24 inches at Elk River. Most of the impactful snow occurred above 3000 feet leading to difficult travel for much of the region.

Wider weather episode

Sub-tropical moisture streamed over cold air already in place with abundant snowfall occurring.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 937906. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.