Winter Storm — Shoshone-lava Beds, Idaho

2023-02-20 to 2023-02-23 · Shoshone-lava Beds, 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.

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 1083726. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.