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Heavy Snow in Southern Clearwater Mountains, Idaho

Heavy Snow February 15, 2021 – February 17, 2021 · Southern Clearwater Mountains, Idaho

What the National Weather Service wrote

A combination of heavy snow and falling trees (around 30-40 trees) caused power outages and blocked roads throughout the zone. The area from Lowell to just west of Bald Mountain on US Highway 12 received 18 inches of heavy snow, which was very significant for these lower elevations. Also, driving was very difficult on Mt. Idaho grade and in the Dixie area where they received 17.8 inches from the storm.

The wider storm

Abundant sub-tropical moisture was lifted over cold low-level air leading to widespread snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 937910. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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