Winter Weather — Raft River Region, Idaho

2023-01-26 to 2023-01-29 · Raft River Region, Idaho

Event narrative

Nine inches of snow fell 11 miles southeast of Rockland and 8 inches fell in Roy with 40 to 60 mph wind gusts widespread.

Wider weather episode

An extended period of snow and wind in association with a strong Pacific storm system brought heavy snow, strong winds and extreme cold which closed roads and brought widespread heavy snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1079053. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.