Heavy Snow — Bear Lake Valley, Idaho

2021-12-23 to 2021-12-27 · Bear Lake Valley, Idaho

Event narrative

The COOP observer in Bern recorded 15 inches of snow with 12 inches on the 25th and 26th.

Wider weather episode

An extended period of Pacific moisture influx brought large amounts of moisture into southeast Idaho with continuous periods of light to moderate snowfall occasional strong winds. The entire region was under advisories and warnings for the entire week overlapping the Christmas holiday. Several roads closed on the 26th with heavy snow amounts and strong winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 999896. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.