Winter Storm — South Central Highlands, Idaho

2013-02-22 to 2013-02-23 · South Central Highlands, Idaho

Event narrative

Seventeen inches of snow fell at Howell Canyon. 50 to 70 mph wind gusts were common throughout the morning of the 23rd throughout the South Central Highlands.

Wider weather episode

A powerful winter storm pulled through a cold front and heavy snow and strong winds caused blizzard conditions at times throughout southeast Idaho. Some roads were closed in the Upper Snake and Caribou Highlands. The heavy snow and winds even reached the Snake River Plain and Eastern Magic Valley where 4 to 8 inches of snow fell with strong winds and below 1/4 mile visibility. Several mountain locations received over 10 inches of snowfall.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 437047. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.