Idaho, 2019

Heavy Snow in Idaho, January 22 to 23, 2019

January 22 to 23, 2019 · NWS OTX · 37 events in 4 counties and zones

During the afternoon and through the night of January 22nd a cold low pressure system tracked through the region bringing widespread heavy snow to the mountains and valleys of north Idaho. Snow tapered off in the valleys on the morning of the 23rd but upslope snow showers in the wake of the low pressure continued to feed into the mountains of the panhandle with further accumulations through the…

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 37 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
37

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS OTX wrote it up.

During the afternoon and through the night of January 22nd a cold low pressure system tracked through the region bringing widespread heavy snow to the mountains and valleys of north Idaho. Snow tapered off in the valleys on the morning of the 23rd but upslope snow showers in the wake of the low pressure continued to feed into the mountains of the panhandle with further accumulations through the day of January 23rd.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Spokane, WA wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jan 22, 2:37 PM PST, 23 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 22, 2:37 PM PST, 23 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 22, 12:56 PM PST, 2 hours 4 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1256 PM PST Tue Jan 22 2019

IDZ001-002-004-WAZ037-038-232100-
Northern Panhandle-Coeur d'Alene Area-Central Panhandle Mountains-
Northeast Mountains-Okanogan Highlands-
1256 PM PST Tue Jan 22 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North Idaho...
North Central Washington and Northeast Washington.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

Tonight into Wednesday, heavy mountain snow and widespread valley
moderate to heavy accumulations will be possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

Heavy mountain snow and widespread valley moderate to heavy
accumulations will be possible Wednesday.

IDZ026-WAZ032-043-232100-
Lewiston Area-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Okanogan Valley-
1256 PM PST Tue Jan 22 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North Central
Idaho...North Central Washington and Southeast Washington.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

IDZ003-027-WAZ031-033-035-036-232100-
Idaho Palouse-Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties-
Northeast Blue Mountains-Washington Palouse-Upper Columbia Basin-
Spokane Area-
1256 PM PST Tue Jan 22 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North Idaho...
North Central Idaho...East Central Washington...Northeast
Washington and Southeast Washington.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

Tonight into Wednesday, significant snow accumulations are
possible making the Wednesday morning commute slippery and
potentially hazardous.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

Significant snow accumulations are possible making the Wednesday
morning commute slippery and potentially hazardous.

WAZ042-232100-
East Slopes Northern Cascades-
1256 PM PST Tue Jan 22 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North Central
Washington.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

Moderate mountain snow is expected this afternoon, overnight into
Wednesday morning. Light valley snow is expected. Gusty winds are
expected early Wednesday morning with the highest gusts on
exposed ridge tops.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

WAZ034-041-044-232100-
Moses Lake Area-Wenatchee Area-Waterville Plateau-
1256 PM PST Tue Jan 22 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Central
Washington...East Central Washington and North Central
Washington.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

A mix of light rain and snow is expected this afternoon into
tonight. Gusty winds are expected early Wednesday morning with
local gusts to 45 mph especially on the Waterville Plateau.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

The radar

The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.

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Event by event

37 heavy snow. Local standard time, as filed.

Heavy Snow, Idaho Palouse

When
January 22, 3:00 PM PST to January 23, 7:00 AM PST
Where
Idaho Palouse forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
47.017, -116.685 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The observer at Moscow recorded 7.2 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Idaho Palouse

When
January 22, 3:00 PM PST to January 23, 7:00 AM PST
Where
Idaho Palouse forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
47.017, -116.685 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An observer 2 miles north of Moscow recorded 5.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Central Panhandle Mountains

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 3:00 PM PST
Where
Central Panhandle Mountains forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
47.265, -116.491 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The observer at Mullan recorded 5.7 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Central Panhandle Mountains

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 3:00 PM PST
Where
Central Panhandle Mountains forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
47.265, -116.491 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The observer at Elk River recorded 8.5 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Central Panhandle Mountains

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 3:00 PM PST
Where
Central Panhandle Mountains forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
47.265, -116.491 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The observer at Prichard recorded 7.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Central Panhandle Mountains

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 3:00 PM PST
Where
Central Panhandle Mountains forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
47.265, -116.491 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The observer at Wallace recorded 6.1 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Coeur D'Alene Area

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 7:00 AM PST
Where
Coeur D'Alene Area forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
47.675, -116.700 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The observer at Coeur D'Alene recorded 4.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Northern Panhandle

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 8:00 AM PST
Where
Northern Panhandle forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
48.247, -116.588 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The observer at Sandpoint recorded 6.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Northern Panhandle

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 8:00 AM PST
Where
Northern Panhandle forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
48.247, -116.588 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The observer at Priest River recorded 7.4 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Northern Panhandle

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 8:00 AM PST
Where
Northern Panhandle forecast zone
Reported by
SNOTEL
Coordinates
48.247, -116.588 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Hidden Lake SNOTEL station reported 18.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Northern Panhandle

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 8:00 AM PST
Where
Northern Panhandle forecast zone
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
48.247, -116.588 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A member of the public near Dover reported 6.0 inches of snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow, Northern Panhandle

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 8:00 AM PST
Where
Northern Panhandle forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
48.247, -116.588 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A spotter 5 miles south of Moyie Springs reported 4.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Northern Panhandle

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 8:00 AM PST
Where
Northern Panhandle forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
48.247, -116.588 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A spotter near Naples reported 4.5 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Central Panhandle Mountains

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 3:00 PM PST
Where
Central Panhandle Mountains forecast zone
Reported by
SNOTEL
Coordinates
47.265, -116.491 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Sherwin SNOTEL site near Clarkia recorded 5.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Central Panhandle Mountains

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 3:00 PM PST
Where
Central Panhandle Mountains forecast zone
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
47.265, -116.491 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A member of the public near St. Maries reported 5.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Central Panhandle Mountains

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 3:00 PM PST
Where
Central Panhandle Mountains forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
47.265, -116.491 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Lookout Pass ski resort reported 9 inches of new snow from this storm. The Silver Mountain ski area reported 6 inches of new snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow, Coeur D'Alene Area

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 7:00 AM PST
Where
Coeur D'Alene Area forecast zone
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
47.675, -116.700 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A member of the public at Hayden reported 5.5 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Coeur D'Alene Area

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 7:00 AM PST
Where
Coeur D'Alene Area forecast zone
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
47.675, -116.700 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A member of the public near Rathdrum reported 9.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Coeur D'Alene Area

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 7:00 AM PST
Where
Coeur D'Alene Area forecast zone
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
47.675, -116.700 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A member of the public 5 miles south of Spirit Lake reported 9.5 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Northern Panhandle

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 8:00 AM PST
Where
Northern Panhandle forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
48.247, -116.588 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An observer near Sandpoint recorded 4.1 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Northern Panhandle

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 8:00 AM PST
Where
Northern Panhandle forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
48.247, -116.588 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A spotter near Naples reported 4.5 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Northern Panhandle

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 8:00 AM PST
Where
Northern Panhandle forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
48.247, -116.588 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A spotter near Blanchard reported 5.1 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Coeur D'Alene Area

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 7:00 AM PST
Where
Coeur D'Alene Area forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
47.675, -116.700 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The observer at Hayden Lake recorded 5.3 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Northern Panhandle

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 8:00 AM PST
Where
Northern Panhandle forecast zone
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
48.247, -116.588 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A member of the Public near Priest River reported 5.5 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Northern Panhandle

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 8:00 AM PST
Where
Northern Panhandle forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
48.247, -116.588 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An observer 9 miles south of Elmira recorded 5.5 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Northern Panhandle

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 8:00 AM PST
Where
Northern Panhandle forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
48.247, -116.588 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A spotter 2 miles north of Bonners Ferry reported 5.8 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Coeur D'Alene Area

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 7:00 AM PST
Where
Coeur D'Alene Area forecast zone
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
47.675, -116.700 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A member of the public near Post Falls reported 6.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Coeur D'Alene Area

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 7:00 AM PST
Where
Coeur D'Alene Area forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
47.675, -116.700 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A spotter 2 miles northwest of Coeur D'Alene reported 6.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Northern Panhandle

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 8:00 AM PST
Where
Northern Panhandle forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
48.247, -116.588 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An observer near Laclede recorded 6.5 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Central Panhandle Mountains

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 3:00 PM PST
Where
Central Panhandle Mountains forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
47.265, -116.491 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An observer at St. Maries recorded 6.7 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Northern Panhandle

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 8:00 AM PST
Where
Northern Panhandle forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
48.247, -116.588 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A spotter at Moyie Springs reported 6.8 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Northern Panhandle

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 8:00 AM PST
Where
Northern Panhandle forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
48.247, -116.588 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A COOP observer at Oldtown reported 7.0 inches of snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow, Northern Panhandle

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 8:00 AM PST
Where
Northern Panhandle forecast zone
Reported by
CoCoRaHS
Coordinates
48.247, -116.588 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An observer near Hope recorded 7.9 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Northern Panhandle

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 8:00 AM PST
Where
Northern Panhandle forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
48.247, -116.588 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A spotter near Sandpoint reported 8.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Central Panhandle Mountains

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 3:00 PM PST
Where
Central Panhandle Mountains forecast zone
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
47.265, -116.491 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A member of the public 2 miles east of Mullan reported 9.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Coeur D'Alene Area

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 7:00 AM PST
Where
Coeur D'Alene Area forecast zone
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
47.675, -116.700 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A member of the public 5 miles south of Spirit Lake reported 9.5 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow, Coeur D'Alene Area

When
January 22, 5:00 PM PST to January 23, 7:00 AM PST
Where
Coeur D'Alene Area forecast zone
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
47.675, -116.700 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A member of the public 5 miles northwest of Rathdrum reported 10.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

What these are

Heavy Snow
Snowfall reaching the local warning threshold without the other hazards of a winter storm.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 794608, 794630, 794603, 794604, 794605, 794606, 794609, 794610, 794611, 794612, 794613, 794614, 794615, 794616, 794617, 794619, 794620, 794622, 794623, 794626, 794627, 794629, 794631, 794632, 794633, 794634, 794635, 794636, 794638, 794640, 794641, 794643, 794646, 794647, 794648, 794649, 794650.