Heavy Snow — Southern Clearwater Mountains, Idaho

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

Event narrative

General snow totals of 6-18 inches occurred with the heaviest totals at Lolo Pass with 21 inches. Chains were also required for towing units over Lolo Pass with snow covered roads all the way to Lowell.

Wider weather episode

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

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 937907. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.