Heavy Snow — South Central Highlands, Idaho

2013-12-06 to 2013-12-08 · South Central Highlands, Idaho

Event narrative

One foot of snow was recorded at Oxford Springs, Bostetter Ranger Station, and Howell Canyon.

Wider weather episode

A Pacific storm system brought heavy snow to the mountains of Idaho with several SNOTEL locations receiving in excess of one foot. 4 to 6 inches of snow was reported in the Pocatello metro area. Several accidents were reported on interstate 15 from Idaho Falls through Inkom. The right lane of interstate 15 southbound near Inkom was closed for 3 hours shortly after 11 am on the 7th. Both lanes of interstate 15 southbound near Idaho Falls at around the same time were also closed for 3 hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 490065. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.