Winter Storm — Arco-mud Lake Desert, Idaho

2023-02-26 to 2023-02-28 · Arco-mud Lake Desert, Idaho

Event narrative

Snow combined with wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph to close US Highway 26 from Carey to Arco and USD Highway 20 from Idaho Falls to the US 26 junction. West Jefferson School District 253 closed on the 27th due to road conditions. No official snow amounts were received but were likely in the 4 to 8 inch range.

Wider weather episode

Another powerful and moist Pacific storm brought heavy snow and strong winds yet again to southeast Idaho. Multiple roads were closed again due to snow and wind with heavy amounts recorded.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1083768. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.