Winter Storm — Shoshone-lava Beds, Idaho

2023-02-26 to 2023-02-28 · Shoshone-lava Beds, Idaho

Event narrative

Heavy snow and wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph closed US Highway 26 from Carey to Arco. The Richfield COOP observer measured 8 inches of snowfall with the system.

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 1083914. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.