Winter Storm — Blackfoot Mountains, Idaho

2023-02-26 to 2023-02-28 · Blackfoot Mountains, Idaho

Event narrative

Heavy snow and strong winds caused hazardous road conditions. Winds gusted to 40 to 50 mph. Grace School District 148 closed on the 27th and 28th. Soda Springs School District 15 closed on the 28th and North Gem School District 149 also closed on the 28th.Snow amounts estimated at 9 inches at Sheep Mountain SNOTEL with measured amounts of 10 inches at Bone and 9 inches at Soda Springs.

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 1083785. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.