Avalanche — Bear Lake Valley, Idaho

2023-03-10 · Bear Lake Valley, Idaho

Event narrative

An avalanche 5 miles south of Dingle closed Merkley Lake Road.

Wider weather episode

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_id 1090853. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.