A winter storm system brought heavy snow accumulations to much of north Idaho during the overnight and morning hours of December 27th. Windy conditions developed during the day and lead to several road closures and stranded motorists on the exposed terrain of the Camas Prairie of Nez Perce County.

Winter Storm in LEWIS AND SOUTHERN NEZ PERCE, IDAHO
From 27-DEC-16 03:00:00 to 27-DEC-16 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One to three inches of snow fell on the Camas Prairie of north Idaho during the night and early morning hours of December 27th. Windy conditions developed during the day on the 27th, producing areas of blowing and drifting snow. Law enforcement reported several cars stranded on Highways 95, 162 and 64 during this windy event, and local observations reported sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 27-DEC-16 03:00:00 to 28-DEC-16 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lookout Mountain Ski Resort reported 24 inches of new snow from this winter storm. Silver Mountains Ski Resort reported 14 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 27-DEC-16 03:00:00 to 28-DEC-16 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seven inches of snow accumulated at Pritchard on December 27th through the morning of December 28th.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 27-DEC-16 03:00:00 to 27-DEC-16 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four inches of snow fell at St. Maries.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 27-DEC-16 03:00:00 to 27-DEC-16 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter in Deary reported 6.9 inches of new snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 27-DEC-16 03:00:00 to 27-DEC-16 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter in Avery reported 4.9 inches of new snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 27-DEC-16 03:00:00 to 27-DEC-16 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter northeast of Sandpoint reported 7.6 inches of new snow accumulation, and in nearby Naples 5 inches of new snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 27-DEC-16 03:00:00 to 28-DEC-16 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort reported 11 inches of snow accumulation from this winter storm.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 27-DEC-16 03:00:00 to 27-DEC-16 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Bonners Ferry reported 4 inches of snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 27-DEC-16 03:00:00 to 27-DEC-16 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hope reported 5 inches of snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in COEUR D'ALENE AREA, IDAHO
From 27-DEC-16 04:00:00 to 27-DEC-16 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer in Coeur D'Alene reported 4 inches of new snow. Several other spotter reports from the Coeur D'Alene area reported 4 to 5 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in COEUR D'ALENE AREA, IDAHO
From 27-DEC-16 04:00:00 to 27-DEC-16 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Worley Fire District reported 5.5 inches of new snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in COEUR D'ALENE AREA, IDAHO
From 27-DEC-16 04:00:00 to 27-DEC-16 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five inches of new snow accumulation was reported at Spirit Lake.