Central Panhandle Mountains storm history

Avalanche near Stevens Peak stranded 3 people, injured one and killed one. The area had received 29.7 inches of snow since January 3.

Broadcast media reported an Avalanche at the Silver Mountain Ski Resort.

Numerous reports of traffic accidents were reported in the Silver Valley due to this storm, which carried over into March 1st. The Idaho State Police reported seven crashes and fourteen slide-offs. One fatality was reported near Mullan, ID, but the gender and age of the deceased …

The Character Complex was composed of two wildfires ignited by lightning north of Kellogg, Idaho on July 10th: Deceitful and Prichard fires. The fires burned a total of 12,367 acres before fully contained on September 30th. There were 14 firefighter injuries and 3 structures lost…

The Texas Wildfire started July 15 from unknown human cause. It is located two miles East of Kendrick, Idaho. It continued until August 4. It burned 1582 acres of timber and 4 homes. Cost is estimated.

The Texas Wildfire started July 15 from human cause. It burned 1582 acres of timber and 4 homes. Cost is estimated.

Ridge Creek Wildfire was started by unknown causes along the North of Trail 234 and on both sides of Hayden Creek 437 Road. It burned 4474 of timber and grass. No structures lost.

Ridge Creek Wildfire was started by unknown causes along the North of Trail 234 and on both sides of Hayden Creek 437 Road. It burned 4474 of timber and grass. No structures lost.

Tyson fire started on July 21 from unknown cause. It burned in 155 acres of timber. It was contained on July 31.

Lightning started the Prospect Wildfire on September 3 Northeast of Moscow near the Meadow Creek and Prospect Creek junction. It burned 291 acres of timber.

The Surprise Creek Wildfire in a remote portion of Shoshone County is believed to have been caused by lightning on July 27th. It grew and eventually burned 3300 acres of timber in a wilderness area. No structures were threatened or lost. The cost of firefighting resources to cont…

Station NUCI1 recorded a gust of 66 mph near Wallace 0608 LST. Other gusts recorded in the area ranged from 55 to 59 mph between 06-07 LST. Trees were reported down in St. Maries, Murray, and Smelterville with some causing property damage. 25 trees were downed at a bird sanctuary…

Station MAEI1 Magee Peak recorded gust of 56 mph at 1509 LST. Reports of downed trees near Santa. Time of report is estimated based on a peak gust of 40 mph at a nearby mesonet.

Observer reported 6.2 inches of snow 3 miles south of Saint Maries. Another report of 5 inches was received in the Saint Maires area.

Magee Peak weather station reported a gust of 53 MPH. A reported 900 customers lost power.

Magee Peak station reported a 57 MPH gust.

The Junction fire started on July 25 from lightning. It burned 130 acres of timber. It was contained on July 28. Cost is estimated.

Dominion Fire started on July 25 by lightning . It burned 275 acres of timber. It was contained on July 28. Cost is estimated.

Large grand fir knocked over on Harbor Island. Time estimated by wind observations at KCOE. Sustained winds over 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph were observed from 2PM to 7PM. Utility company reported 750 customers without power.

Observer reported 6.7 inches of snow in Avery.

Observer reported 8.7 inches of snow 3 miles south of St. Maries. Other reports in the area ranged from 5 to 10 inches.

Observer 3 miles south of St Maries recorded 9 inches of snow over the period. Half on inch fell on December 1. 6.7 inches was measured on December 2. Another 1.8 inches fell on the 3. Other snow reports near Cataldo and Pinehurst measured 4 and 3.5 inches.

Idaho Transportation Department reported a jack knifed semi blocked both Eastbound and Westbound lanes of Interstate 90 near milepost 73. Light snow had been falling for the day. Lookout Pass snotel recorded near 2 inches of snow for the day.

Lightning started the Sawtooth Fire on July 18. It continued to be monitored through September 21. It covered 800 acres of timber.

Lightning started the Sawtooth Fire on July 18. It continued to smolder through August. It covered 800 acres of timber.

Lightning started the Sawtooth Fire on July 18. It covered 800 acres of timber.

A snow squall going through the area resulted in rapid reduction in visibility with heavy snow, with numerous crashes on Interstate 90 Eastbound near Atlas Mine Road. All lanes blocked. Snow amounts were near two inches, with the heaviest snow falling between 430 pm and 6 pm PDT …

Observer estimated 6 inches of snow in Bovill, ID.

Observer estimated 7 inches of snow near Rose Lake. Other reports ranged from 4 to 6 inches for Saint Maires and Pinehurst.

Observer estimated 7 inches near Saint Maries. Other reports in the areas of Rose Lake and Pinehurst ranged from 1 to 4 inches.

Observer 7 miles N of Emida estimated 7 inches.

Observer in Kellogg Idaho reported 7.4 inches of snow. A range of 3 to 6 inches was spread out from Lotus and Cataldo.

Magee Peak station reported a gust of 66 MPH. Along I-90, there were reports of gusts into the 50s and small limb and roof shingles being lost.

Observer reported 7.8 inches South of St. Maries.

The Bear Gulch Fire was lightning caused and detected on August 18th, 2022. It continued through the month of October. It is located approximately 6 miles east of Murray, ID, and is within a mile of the Idaho/Montana state line. It has burned 100 acres of timber and brush.

The Columbus Fire was detected on August 22 and active through October. It is located approximately 6 miles northeast of Murray, ID, and is within a mile of the Idaho/Montana state line. This fire was likely a holdover lightning start from the same storm that started the Bear Gul…

The Blackburn Fire is located just north of the Heller Creek Campground near the headwaters of the St. Joe River. It was discovered on August 14. It lasted until September 30. Several other fires were detected the same weekend, all from a single lightning storm days before. It ha…

The Bear Gulch Fire was lightning caused and detected on August 18th, 2022. It continued through the month of September. It is located approximately 6 miles east of Murray, ID, and is within a mile of the Idaho/Montana state line. It has burned 100 acres of timber and brush.

The Columbus Fire was detected on August 22 and active through September. It is located approximately 6 miles northeast of Murray, ID, and is within a mile of the Idaho/Montana state line. This fire was likely a holdover lightning start from the same storm that started the Bear G…

The Russell Mountain Fire was reported early afternoon on August 24, 2022 and remained active through September. It is located within the Selkirk Mountain Range on the Bonners Ferry Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It is approximately 10 miles southwest of…

The Caledonia Fire is approximately 18 miles Northeast of Kelly Forks Work Center. It burned 1535 acres of timber.

The Columbus Fire was detected on August 22nd, 2022. It is located approximately 6 miles northeast of Murray, ID, and is within a mile of the Idaho/Montana state line. This fire was likely a holdover lightning start from the same storm that started the Bear Gulch Fire. It has bur…

The Bear Gulch Fire was lightning caused and detected on August 18th, 2022. It is located approximately 6 miles east of Murray, ID, and is within a mile of the Idaho/Montana state line. It has burned 100 acres of timber and brush.

The Blackburn Fire is located just north of the Heller Creek Campground near the headwaters of the St. Joe River. It was discovered on August 14. Several other fires were detected the same weekend, all from a single lightning storm days before. It has burned 360 acres of timber.

Observation of 10 inches was recorded near the summit of Silver Mountain at 0530AM.

Mt Margaret Sensor reported gust of 53 MPH at 1445. The zone had power outages impacting around 50 customers.

A period of moderate snow in the central Panhandle and Lookout Pass led to numerous car accidents, disabled cars, and road blockages. There were several power outages across the area.

Scattered snow showers began around 0400 PST on December 18th with off and on snowfall throughout the following 24 hours. A total of 12 to 15 inches of snow accumulated at local ski resorts in Lookout and Kellogg.

A winter storm passing through the northern Idaho Panhandle brought heavy snow and gusty winds on December 11th. Local ski resorts reported total snow accumulations up to 5 to 7 inches. The strong winds, with gusts up to 30 mph, led to blowing snow and poor travel conditions. The…