Heavy Snow — Boise Mountains, Idaho

2024-04-06 · Boise Mountains, Idaho

Event narrative

Several members of the public reported 12 inches of wet snow up at the Bogus Basin Ski Resort, along with fallen trees that blocked roads up to Bogus Basin and on Highway 21 near Idaho City. Spotters in Idaho City measured 6.0 inches of snow.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system brought wraparound snow showers to the Boise Mountains and the Upper Treasure Valley, bringing heavy, wet, snow to many cities. This cause road delays and fallen trees on major thoroughfares in the mountains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1173815. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.