Winter Storm in Arco-mud Lake Desert, Idaho

Winter Storm March 9, 2023 – March 11, 2023 · Arco-mud Lake Desert, Idaho

What the National Weather Service wrote

Strong winds and snowfall caused blowing snow and US Highway 26 to close from Arco to Carey. Widespread wind gusts in the 60 to 70 mph range were recorded. 40 miles west of Idaho Falls recorded 6 inches of snow via the COOP observer.

The wider storm

A strong late winter Pacific storm brought heavy snow, heavy rain and strong winds which closed roads across southeastern Idaho. Reports of flooding and wind damage also occurred.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1090846. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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