Avalanche — Sun Valley Region, Idaho

2023-03-10 · Sun Valley Region, Idaho

Event narrative

Avalanche along Lake Creek Rd off of Idaho 75 north of Ketchum with people trapped in a vehicle.

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 1090933. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.