Winter Storm — Arco-mud Lake Desert, Idaho

2023-02-20 to 2023-02-23 · Arco-mud Lake Desert, Idaho

Event narrative

Snow and wind gusts in the 40 to 60 mph range caused blowing and drifting snow which closed US Highway 26 on the 21st from Carey to Arco. State Highway 22 was closed from Dubois to Howe. West Jefferson School District 253 was closed on the 22nd.

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 1083724. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.