A surface low pressure system off the Washington coast formed a stationary front draped across eastern Washington and north Idaho during the day of January 11th. A second low pressure formed along this front and migrated through north Idaho. A rich plume of Pacific moisture enhanced into heavy wet snow across the Coeur D'Alene area and the central panhandle mountains. Peripheral areas near the Canadian border and over the Idaho Palouse region and points south received generally 2 to 4 inches of snow from this system.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 11-JAN-18 05:00:00 to 12-JAN-18 02:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The Lookout Pass ski resort reported 23 inches of storm total snow accumulation beginning January 11th and tapering off early in morning of the 12th.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 11-JAN-18 05:00:00 to 12-JAN-18 02:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer near St. Maries reported 5.8 inches of new snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 11-JAN-18 05:00:00 to 12-JAN-18 02:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The Silver Mountain ski resort reported 11 inches of new snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in COEUR D'ALENE AREA, IDAHO
From 11-JAN-18 05:00:00 to 11-JAN-18 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A spotter 7 miles southwest of Coeur D'Alene reported 5.4 inches of new snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in COEUR D'ALENE AREA, IDAHO
From 11-JAN-18 05:00:00 to 11-JAN-18 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer 4 miles east of Coeur D'Alene reported 4.0 inches of new snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in COEUR D'ALENE AREA, IDAHO
From 11-JAN-18 05:00:00 to 11-JAN-18 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer in Huetter reported 6.5 inches of new snow accumulation. A member of the public posted on social media a measurement of 8.9 inches, also in Huetter.

Heavy Snow in COEUR D'ALENE AREA, IDAHO
From 11-JAN-18 05:00:00 to 11-JAN-18 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer in Rathdrum reported 5.5 inches of new snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 11-JAN-18 07:00:00 to 12-JAN-18 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer near Spirit lake reported 6.0 inches of new snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 11-JAN-18 07:00:00 to 12-JAN-18 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer 6 miles southwest of Sagle reported 6.0 inches of new snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 11-JAN-18 07:00:00 to 12-JAN-18 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer near Hope reported 5.4 inches of new snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 11-JAN-18 07:00:00 to 12-JAN-18 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer at Bayview reported 4.0 inches of new snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 11-JAN-18 07:00:00 to 12-JAN-18 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter near Blanchard reported 4.2 inches of new snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 11-JAN-18 07:00:00 to 12-JAN-18 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

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

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 11-JAN-18 07:00:00 to 12-JAN-18 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A member of the public near Clark Fork reported 4.9 inches of new snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 11-JAN-18 05:00:00 to 12-JAN-18 02:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter near Avery reported 5.2 inches of new snow accumulation.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 11-JAN-18 05:00:00 to 12-JAN-18 02:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter near Avery reported 5.2 inches of new snow accumulation.