Heavy Snow — Sun Valley Region, Idaho

2025-02-01 to 2025-02-04 · Sun Valley Region, Idaho

Event narrative

The Ketchum Ranger Station COOP station recorded 17 inches of snow over the long event. Galena Lodge recorded 33 inches over the 3 to 4 day event.

Wider weather episode

Heavy snow fell in the Sawtooth, Sun Valley and parts of Lincoln County. It was a long lasting 3 to 4 day atmospheric river event with very warm temperatures and heavy snow limited to very specific areas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1238975. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.