Heavy Snow — Owyhee Mountains, Idaho

2023-03-29 to 2023-03-30 · Owyhee Mountains, Idaho

Event narrative

The COOP observer at station MHS1, near Murphy Hot Springs, measured 6.0 inches of snow.

Wider weather episode

A deep upper level low brought wraparound precipitation to the region. Warmer surface temperatures allowed for heavy rainfall with resulting ponding on major roads and intersections in the Snake River Valley, while heavy snow accumulated in elevations above 5000 feet.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1091503. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.