Winter Storm — Blackfoot Mountains, Idaho

2020-02-02 to 2020-02-03 · Blackfoot Mountains, Idaho

Event narrative

Only 2 to 4 inches of snow fell but wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph caused extensive blowing snow. Because of travel concerns the Grace School District 148, the North Gem School District 149 and Soda Springs School District 150 were all closed on February 3rd.

Wider weather episode

A strong Pacific storm system with it's associated cold front brought a combination of heavy snow and strong winds. The heavy snow was mainly limited to the Lower Snake River Plain where 6 to 9 inches of snow were widespread along the interstate 86 corridor from American Falls to Pocatello. In areas where snow was lighter, it was nonetheless accompanied by strong winds with gusts of 40 to 50 mph which caused many road and school closures.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 876862. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.