Winter Weather — West Central Mountains, Idaho

2009-10-29 · West Central Mountains, Idaho

Event narrative

KTVB in Boise, Idaho reported a fatality on U.S. Highway 95 , north of New Meadows. According to Idaho State Police, the automobile accident was caused by freezing rain and ice on the roadway.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system spread areas of light freezing rain across parts of Idaho leading to numerous accidents on local roads.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 199796. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.