Avalanche — Big and Little Wood River Region, Idaho
2014-02-16 · Big and Little Wood River Region, Idaho
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
An avalanche occurred in Blaine County in the Smiley Creek area between Ketchum and Stanley. Four snowmobliers were buried in a meadow area when the avalanche occurred around 2 pm MST. Three of the snowmobliers survived with one fatality occurring.
Wider weather episode
An avalanche occurred in Blaine County in the Smiley Creek area between Ketchum and Stanley. Four snowmobliers were buried in a meadow area when the avalanche occurred around 2 pm MST. Three of the snowmobliers survived with one fatality occurring.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 503021. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.