Winter Storm — Sun Valley Region, Idaho

2023-03-09 to 2023-03-11 · Sun Valley Region, Idaho

Event narrative

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.

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 1090920. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.