Winter Storm in Blackfoot Mountains, Idaho

Winter Storm February 2, 2020 – February 3, 2020 · Blackfoot Mountains, Idaho

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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 876862. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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