Winter Storm — Wood River Foothills, Idaho

2019-02-09 to 2019-02-11 · Wood River Foothills, Idaho

Event narrative

Heavy snow fell in the Wood River Foothills. The COOP observer in Bellevue reported 16.5 inches of snow. Observers in Hailey reported 18 inches of snow.

Wider weather episode

A very strong Pacific system with an associated cold front brought heavy weekend snow to the Central Mountains, Eastern Magic Valley, Snake River Plain, Arco Desert, and Upper Snake River Highlands.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 809930. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.