Athol, Bayview, & More: Which North Idaho Cities Get the Most Snow?

North Idaho is a beautiful place to live, but did you know that certain areas get way more snow than others? In this video, we break down the North Idaho Snow Belt—the area between Coeur d'Alene and Sandpoint—and explain how mountains, lakes, and geography create microclimates that affect snowfall.

🏡 Cities Covered in This Video:
📍 Athol – Affordable acreage, growing amenities, and easy access to Coeur d’Alene & Sandpoint.
📍 Bayview – Stunning lakefront views, a retirement-friendly vibe, and close proximity to Farragut State Park.
📍 Spirit Lake – Small-town living with a mix of neighborhoods and large rural properties.
📍 Blanchard – A remote, quiet escape with scenic mountain views.
📍 Cocolalla & Careywood – Snowy winters, great land deals, and a short drive to Sandpoint.

🚗 How Snow Affects Life in North Idaho
✅ Why Athol, Bayview, and Spirit Lake get more snow than Coeur d'Alene.
✅ The best areas for mild winters vs. areas that get dumped on.
✅ What to expect when driving, working, or living in a snow belt area.

📌 Topics Covered in This Episode:

1️⃣ What the North Idaho Snow Belt is and how it affects different cities.
2️⃣ Which areas in North Idaho receive the most snowfall and why.
3️⃣ How to choose the right location in North Idaho based on weather, snow, and accessibility.

00:00 What Is the Snow Belt in North Idaho?
01:30 Microclimates & Weather Patterns Explained
03:20 How Lakes Impact North Idaho’s Climate
03:57 Athol, ID – Why It’s a Popular Choice
05:40 Bayview, ID – Hidden Gem on Lake Pend Oreille
07:39 Spirit Lake, ID – Small Town with Big Character
08:36 Blanchard, ID – Remote Living in North Idaho
09:24 Cocolalla & Careywood – Snowbelt Living Pros & Cons
10:55 Should You Move to North Idaho’s Snow Belt?

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****Most stats and data come from the following sites and are not based on our opinions:
Great Schools: https://www.greatschools.org/idaho/coeur-d'alene/
Neighborhood data: https://www.niche.com/?ref=places-to-live
Census data: https://data.census.gov/
More about Coeur d'Alene: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeur_d%27Alene,_Idaho

***All stats, data, housing prices and anything else mentioned are subject to change and provided merely as examples at the time of recording***
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IREC: https://irec.idaho.gov/consumer/

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