Avalanche — Sun Valley Region, Idaho

2024-01-18 · Sun Valley Region, Idaho

Event narrative

An avalanche spilled across State Highway 75 at Galena Summit forcing the road to be closed on the morning of the 18th through about 315 Pm MST. It was closed from Ketchum to Stanley from milepost 145 to 165. 4 inches of snow had fallen in Ketchum.

Wider weather episode

Localized heavy snow fell and at least one avalanche occurred closing a road.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1160995. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.