Winter Storm — Upper Snake River Plain, Idaho

2023-02-20 to 2023-02-23 · Upper Snake River Plain, Idaho

Event narrative

Heavy snow and wind gusts over 40 mph caused State Highway 33 to close from Newdale to Tetonia. Recorded snow amounts were 6 inches at Sugar City and 5 inches at Saint Anthony.

Wider weather episode

Another Pacific storm system brought another year of strong winds, heavy snow with road closures, hazardous travel and school closings.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1083696. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.