Winter Storm in Sun Valley Region, Idaho

Winter Storm March 9, 2023 – March 11, 2023 · Sun Valley Region, Idaho

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy snow and strong winds occurred with the passage of a strong Pacific cold front. 18 inches of snow fell in Ketchum with 12 to 16 inches in Sun Valley. Highway 75 was closed in both directions over Galena Pass. A wind gust of 64 mph was measured 4 miles west of Galena and 55 mph 7 miles northwest of Ketchum.

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 1090920. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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