Heavy Snow — Boise Mountains, Idaho

2023-03-01 · Boise Mountains, Idaho

Event narrative

The CoCoRaHS station ID-BS-8 12.3 miles northeast of Boise City measured 10.0 inches of snow in 24 hours.

Wider weather episode

A surface low pressure system paired with a mid-level shortwave trough produced bands of heavy snow and strong wind in the Treasure Valley and Snake River Plain. Several transportation impacts occurred, with multiple accidents along Interstate 84 near Mountain Home reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1091255. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.