A complex early winter storm moved through the region on October 23rd as a deep low tracked southeast over the region. This kept most of the Inland Northwest on the cold side of the storm bringing low snow levels and temperatures at or below freezing. There was heavy wet snow, many with snow up to 6-8, across much of the northern Idaho Panhandle.
There were numerous collisions and spin outs due to the snow and poor visibility. Trees down and collisions closed many roadways and highways for hours, such as Interstate 90. Tree limbs on power lines created many outages in the northern counties, especially Kootenai County and the Coeur d'Alene area.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 23-OCT-20 10:00:00 to 24-OCT-20 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A COOP observer in Kellogg recorded 7.0 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 23-OCT-20 09:00:00 to 23-OCT-20 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter 2 miles north-northwest of Rathdrum reported 7.0 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in IDAHO PALOUSE, IDAHO
From 23-OCT-20 09:00:00 to 24-OCT-20 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public in Potlatch reported 5.5 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 23-OCT-20 09:00:00 to 23-OCT-20 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public in Spirit Lake reported 7.0 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 23-OCT-20 09:00:00 to 23-OCT-20 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public in Careywood reported 7.0 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 23-OCT-20 09:00:00 to 23-OCT-20 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public 4 miles southeast of Dover reported 7.0 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in COEUR D'ALENE AREA, IDAHO
From 23-OCT-20 09:00:00 to 23-OCT-20 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public 3 miles southwest of Huetter reported 9.3 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 23-OCT-20 09:00:00 to 23-OCT-20 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter 4 miles south-southwest of Spirit Lake reported 8.0 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in COEUR D'ALENE AREA, IDAHO
From 23-OCT-20 09:00:00 to 23-OCT-20 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter 5 miles south-southwest of Huetter reported 7.8 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in IDAHO PALOUSE, IDAHO
From 23-OCT-20 09:00:00 to 24-OCT-20 07:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter 1 mile north-northwest of Plummer reported 9.0 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 23-OCT-20 14:00:00 to 23-OCT-20 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Idaho State Police reported that State Highway 41 at Spirit Lake Cutoff Road was shut down due to many crashes during heavy snowfall.

Heavy Snow in COEUR D'ALENE AREA, IDAHO
From 23-OCT-20 09:00:00 to 23-OCT-20 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public 1 mile west of Coeur d'Alene reported 6.0 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 23-OCT-20 09:00:00 to 23-OCT-20 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Priest River reported 6.0 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 23-OCT-20 09:00:00 to 23-OCT-20 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter 1 mile west-northwest of Blanchard reported 5.5 inches of new snow accumulation from this storm.

Heavy Snow in COEUR D'ALENE AREA, IDAHO
From 24-OCT-20 03:00:00 to 24-OCT-20 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Idaho Transportation Department reported that State Highway 97, between Coeur d'Alene and Harrison, was closed in both directions due to roads blocked from downed power lines and fallen trees. The time of closure is approximate.