Heavy Snow — Blackfoot Mountains, Idaho

2022-11-07 to 2022-11-09 · Blackfoot Mountains, Idaho

Event narrative

An estimated 20.5 inches of snow fell at the Sheep Mountain SNOTEL site. The Bone COOP observer measured 7 inches.

Wider weather episode

An extended period of extensive Pacific moisture brought strong winds to the region November 7th with periods of heavy snowfall through the 9th. Heavy snowfall fell across much of southeast Idaho especially in high elevations but many low elevation sites saw heavy snowfall as well.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1063545. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.