Avalanche — Wood River Foothills, Idaho

2023-03-10 · Wood River Foothills, Idaho

Event narrative

Dozens of avalanches released in the vicinity of Lookout Mountain, many of them above Bayhorse Rd. One outbuilding was struck and one play structure grazed.

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 1090928. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.