Winter Storm — Eastern Magic Valley, Idaho

2017-02-22 to 2017-02-24 · Eastern Magic Valley, Idaho

Event narrative

Snow and wind affected the Eastern Magic Valley Interstate 84 was closed in the southern part of the region on the 23rd and 24th due to high winds and heavy snow. US Route 30 was considered treacherous west of Burley through Kimberly. Richfield received 6 inches of snow with 4 inches in Picabo and 2 inches in Paul.

Wider weather episode

Another strong winter storm affected mainly southern Idaho with heavy snow totals in the southern highlands and Snake River Plain most affected. One to two feet of snow fell in the southern highlands with interstate 84 closed on the 23rd and 24th from Burley to the Utah border due to drifting. The Pocatello region region received 9 to 16 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 682194. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.