Heavy Snow — Bear River Range, Idaho

2023-12-08 · Bear River Range, Idaho

Event narrative

An estimated 11 inches of snow was recorded at the Emigrant Summit and Franklin Basin SNOTEL sites. A semi tractor trailer jackknifed on state Highway 36 near Emigration Summit along with other slide offs were reported and the highway closed around 8 AM.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold frontal passage led to localized heavy snows and snow squalls in parts of southeast Idaho.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1153980. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.