MOUNTAIN THOUGHTS: Snow conditions might help Idaho
Idaho’s drought conditions may improve due to decrease in temperature and increase in snowfall

As many know, Idaho has been fluctuating between moderate to severe drought conditions for years. The National Integrated Drought Information System was first operational in 2000 and documented the longest […]

Snowfall heading into Easter weekend 
Expect both snowmen and Easter Bunnies this weekend

Over the past week, the Palouse area has been receiving an unusual amount of snowfall, with April 10 seeing 3 inches of snow in Moscow. Meteorologist Steven Van Horn from the […]

Snow in Moscow April 10. Angela Palermo | The Argonaut
Snow in April? It’s not unusual
Brief flurry of snow blankets the Palouse

The Palouse saw a brief flurry of April snow this morning, with gusty winds moving through the area. Less than half an inch of snow accumulated, according to the National Weather […]

A pedestrian walks past the Kenworthy Performing Arts Center on Main Street Monday Richard Pathomsiri | Argonaut
More snowfall expected throughout the week
Plow operators work around the clock to remove snow

This weekend’s cold snap and ongoing winter storm have caused dicey road conditions and school cancellations after months of minimal snowfall. A winter weather advisory on the Palouse remains in effect until 7 p.m. tonight, according to the National Weather Service in […]

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Moscow, Idaho under snow: A Gallery
A look at the snow that covered the Palouse this past weekend

A winter storm warning was in effect from Sunday evening through Tuesday morning – warning of heavy snow and poor driving conditions. Argonaut photographers Richard Pathomsiri, Anteia McCollum, Kim Stager […]

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Early winter storm expected Friday
Moscow and other local towns could see three to five inches of snow

Moscow, Pullman and other areas of the Palouse may see three to five inches of snow this weekend, according to an urgent winter weather message from the U.S. National Weather Service.   The storm, arriving […]

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How snow gets removed from campus
How snow gets removed from campus

When snow falls, University of Idaho staff work through the night to keep campus safe for students and faculty, allowing university operations to go on as usual.

Winter weather: just the facts
Advice, tips and questions answered about Moscow’s current snow conditions

Tips, advice for the winter weather With several inches of snowfall and hazardous weather conditions, there can be many questions racing through someone’s mind. How can I get my car […]