Winter Storm in Lost River Valleys, Idaho

Winter Storm March 9, 2023 – March 11, 2023 · Lost River Valleys, Idaho

What the National Weather Service wrote

A strong cold front brought heavy snow and high winds and extensive travel difficulties on the 10th. US Highway 26 closed between Arco and Carey. Wind gusts over 50 mph were widespread with a 62 mph gust measured at Dead Man Canyon and over 50 mph measured at Howe, Arco and Berenice. Snowfall totals were measures at 9 inches at Moore and 8 inches at Arco and Mackay.

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 1090896. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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