Winter Storm — Lost River Valleys, Idaho

2023-02-26 to 2023-02-28 · Lost River Valleys, Idaho

Event narrative

US Highway 26 closed from Carey to Arco due to snow and wind gusts 40 to 60 mph causing the road to become unpassable. Snow amounts ranges from 2 to 8 inches in the region.

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 1083891. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.