Winter Storm — Blackfoot Mountains, Idaho

2023-03-10 to 2023-03-11 · Blackfoot Mountains, Idaho

Event narrative

Fifty to 60 mph winds combined with snow to cause extremely hazardous driving conditions. Soda Springs recorded 5 inches of snow with a 58 mph wind gust measured at Galbraith and 50 mph gusts at Pole Canyon, Lund and Niter.

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 1090884. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.