A three day period of moderate precipitation from Nov. 2 through Nov. 4, brought up to two inches of precipitation and up to a foot and a half of snowfall across the Clearwater Mountains. Many locations didn't have much snow on the ground and this storm helped to start the 2013/2014 snowpack. A second cold core upper level trough brought another round of snow showers down to the 3,000 ft. level across much of north-central Idaho on Nov. 4th.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 02-NOV-13 09:00:00 to 04-NOV-13 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Pierce COOP observer at 3,185 ft., reported 7 of snow on Nov. 4th while their total precipitation from Nov. 3-4 was 0.93. The Elk Butte SNOTEL at 5,690 ft. located in northwestern Clearwater County reported a storm total snowfall of 11 with 1.20 of precipitation. The Cool Creek SNOTEL at 6,280 ft., located in northeastern Clearwater County reported a storm total snowfall of 19 with 1.90 of precipitation through 1 pm PST on Nov. 4th.  Other snow totals include: 8 Shanghi Summit SNOTEL (4,570 ft.), 14 Crater Meadows SNOTEL (5,960 ft.).

Winter Weather in OROFINO / GRANGEVILLE REGION, IDAHO
From 04-NOV-13 01:00:00 to 04-NOV-13 07:12:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A weather spotter from Weippe at 3,022 ft. reported 2.5 of snowfall which accumulated on Highway 11 making for slick conditions. The ITD road sensor at Greer Grade at 3,112 ft. and 9 miles west of Weippe on Highway 11, reported snow on the road with grip levels suggesting that slippery conditions existed from 2 am through 7:45 am PST on Nov. 4th. Light snow also fell along across the Camas Prairie with ITD road sensors at both Frei Hill and the Concrete Section reporting slick roads Sunday evening Nov. 3rd through Monday morning Nov. 4th.

Winter Weather in EASTERN LEMHI COUNTY, IDAHO
From 02-NOV-13 13:00:00 to 04-NOV-13 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The ITD web cam at Lost Trail Pass at 7,090 ft. revealed off and on snow showers on Saturday Nov. 2nd and US-93 became snow covered by 7:16 pm MDT. There was a lull in the snow on Nov. 3rd before snow fell again by the early morning of the 4th. The Saddle Mountain SNOTEL at 7900 ft., located 1 mile west of Lost Trail Pass reported a three day storm total snowfall of 5.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 02-NOV-13 19:00:00 to 04-NOV-13 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Lolo Pass SNOTEL at 5,240 ft., reported a storm total snowfall of 6 with 1.00 of precipitation. The ITD sensors at Lolo Pass and at Elk City (3,939 ft.) reported slick roadways both Saturday (Nov. 2nd) and Sunday (Nov. 3rd) nights while improving during the daytime. The Savage Pass SNOTEL at 6,170 ft. reported 6 of snow with 0.60 of precipitation.

Winter Weather in LOWER HELLS CANYON / SALMON RIVER REGION, IDAHO
From 03-NOV-13 16:40:00 to 04-NOV-13 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Light snow fell at Whitebird Hill on US-95 at 4,222 ft. by 4:40 pm PST on Sunday Nov. 3rd. The ITD road sensor reported ice by 6:31 pm PST. By 2 am PST on Monday Nov. 4th, Whitebird Hill was snow covered and slippery. The snow tapered off by 7 am PST on Monday Nov. 4th, while road surfaces continued to be slick until around 10 am PST.