Winter Storm in Upper Snake River Plain, Idaho

Winter Storm February 26, 2024 · Upper Snake River Plain, Idaho

What the National Weather Service wrote

Widespread 50 to 60 mph wind gusts caused whiteout conditions on eastbound State Highway 33 from Newdale to Tetonia. Several crashes occurred including a 7 vehicle one that closed State Highway between Newdale and Tetonia at 230 PM MST. There were multiple jackknifed semi trailers. The crashes blocked the road for three and a half hours. rocky Mountain Power reported 120 customers without power due to wind in Idaho Falls.

The wider storm

A strong cold front moves through eastern Idaho with very strong winds and snow. It caused some road closures in extreme eastern Idaho with white outs and accidents.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1164060. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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