Winter Storm — Eastern Magic Valley, Idaho

2021-12-29 to 2021-12-31 · Eastern Magic Valley, Idaho

Event narrative

Interstate 84 was closed on the 31st from 10 miles east of Heyburn to the Utah border due to reduced visibility in blowing and drifting snow and snowfall. Minidoka COOP reported 4 inches of snow on the 30th and 31st.

Wider weather episode

The continued push of Pacific moisture continued into the last 3 days of the month. Periods of snow continued to the last day of December which was the 10th consecutive day with measurable snowfall in southeast Idaho. Periods of very strong winds also accompanied the snow. Roads were closed on both December 30th and 31st including interstate 84 as well as US Highway 20.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1000058. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.