Heavy Snow — Caribou Highlands, Idaho

2017-01-03 to 2017-01-04 · Caribou Highlands, Idaho

Event narrative

A powerful storm system brought heavy snow to the Caribou Highlands. Soda Springs received 12 inches of snow with 9 inches in Downey. All Bannock and Caribou County facilities closed early in the day on the 4th due to the weather and all Caribou County Schools let out early on the 4th as well.

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 672818. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.