Heavy Snow in Owyhee Mountains, Idaho

A strong Pacific storm dropped heavy snow on the mountainous zones of Southwest Idaho. Snow began falling around noon in the Owyhee and West Central Mountains and moved eastward into the Boise Mountains and Camas Prairie by 2 p.m. Heavy snow criteria was met by 11 p.m. Snow continued to accumulate overnight and diminished to flurries by late Sunday afternoon. Six to twelve inches fell in the Owyhee and West Central Mountains. The Boise Mountains received 6 to 8 inches while the Camas Prairie received 4 to 6 inches.