Winter Storm in Eastern Magic Valley, Idaho

Winter Storm January 9, 2024 · Eastern Magic Valley, Idaho

$3K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

Snow squalls were widespread between 2 pm and 4 pm with widespread wind gusts 55 to 70 mph verified with visibility near zero. 5.5 to 6 inches of snow was measured in Rupert. Trees were downed south of Burley with one of the squalls. Tree limbs were snapped off in Rupert. The Burley airport reported a 66 mph gust with lightning and 1/4 mile visibility. Idaho Power reported 7 thousand customers lost power 12 miles west of Burley and near Minidoka and Acequia.

The wider storm

A cold front brought snow and strong winds with periods of significantly reduced visibility, heavy snow, and verified snow squalls. Some road closures also occurred due to the conditions.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1160598. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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