Heavy Snow — South Central Highlands, Idaho

2017-01-03 to 2017-01-04 · South Central Highlands, Idaho

Event narrative

A wet and powerful winter storm dropped very heavy snow in the South Central Highlands. Amounts reported by spotters and COOP observers were the following: 9 inches in Malta, 14 inches in Oakley, and 15 inches in Malad City. All Cassia County schools were closed on the 4th. The Howell Canyon SNOTEL had 12 inches.

Wider weather episode

Heavy snow fell in the southern highlands of Idaho along with the Eastern Magic Valley and Lower Snake River Plain. Amounts ranged from 6 to 20 inches across the region with many travel issues encountered.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 672815. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.