Avalanche — Bear Lake Valley, Idaho

2023-02-21 · Bear Lake Valley, Idaho

Event narrative

An avalanche occurred at around 2:30 PM and closed a section of US Highway 89 between Montpelier and the Wyoming border on the 21st. It completely covered a portion of the road and it was reopened by 3:30 PM.

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 1083697. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.