Idaho, 2023Heavy Snow and Winter Weather in Idaho, December 9 to 10, 2023
December 9 to 10, 2023 · NWS MSO · 2 events in 2 counties and zones
A significant plume of moisture moved into the region, producing heavy snow in the higher elevations of north-central Idaho. Light freezing rain also occurred in some of the lower elevations.
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- Deaths
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Property damage
- None recorded
- Crop damage
- None recorded
- Events
- 2
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.
A significant plume of moisture moved into the region, producing heavy snow in the higher elevations of north-central Idaho. Light freezing rain also occurred in some of the lower elevations.
Winter Weather, Orofino / Grangeville Region
- When
- December 9, 7:00 PM PST to December 10, 1:00 PM PST
- Where
- Orofino / Grangeville Region forecast zone
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 46.259, -115.562 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
A mix of light snow and freezing rain fell, leading to slick roadways. Gusty winds combined with the falling precipitation decreased visibility. The public reported slick road conditions and multiple accidents along Highway 95 between Whitebird Hill and Grangeville.
Heavy Snow, Northern Clearwater Mountains
- When
- December 9, 8:00 PM PST to December 10, 9:00 PM PST
- Where
- Northern Clearwater Mountains forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 46.674, -115.657 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Heavy wet snow occurred with 10 inches reported in Headquarters and Pierce. A report of 11 inches was received from Elk River. Roads were snow covered across the area.
- Winter Weather
- Snow, sleet or freezing rain below warning levels that still caused disruption, damage or casualties.
- Heavy Snow
- Snowfall reaching the local warning threshold without the other hazards of a winter storm.
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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 2026-09-30. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1147262, 1147261.