Winter Storm — Upper Snake River Plain, Idaho

2023-04-01 to 2023-04-02 · Upper Snake River Plain, Idaho

Event narrative

Extreme wind gusts in the 35 to 60 mph range combined with light snow to cause State Highway 33 to close from Newdale to Tetonia on the afternoon of the 1st until the 2nd. Blowing and drifting snow caused visibility near zero at times.

Wider weather episode

The latest in an endless series of winter storms continued into April with snow and strong winds causing many roads to close the first two days of April.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1095267. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.