A drawn out storm system brought heavy snow to southeast Idaho from February 2nd through the 5th with road closures and school closings to go with the heavy snow.

Heavy Snow in CARIBOU RANGE, IDAHO
From 02-FEB-19 20:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer at Swan Valley recorded 11 inches of snow.   Heavy amounts at SNOTEL sites were 18.6 inches at Slug Creek Divide and 22.7 inches at Somsen Ranch.   Idaho State Highway 34 was closed from mile post 70 near Blackfoot Reservoir to the Wyoming state line due to low visibility and drifting on the 4th.

Heavy Snow in FRANKLIN-EASTERN ONEIDA REGION, IDAHO
From 02-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

A multi day snow event brought 21.5 inches of snow to the Oxford Springs SNOTEL site.  A tractor trailer jackknifed due to road conditions on interstate 15 near mile marker 20 and Malad blocking northbound lanes from 9 am to 1040 am on the 4th.

Heavy Snow in BEAR LAKE VALLEY, IDAHO
From 02-FEB-19 17:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer at Bern reported 13.5 inches of snow with the storm with it falling on the 4th and 5th.

Heavy Snow in ARCO-MUD LAKE DESERT, IDAHO
From 02-FEB-19 20:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

One foot of snow was recorded on the 4th and 5th at the Craters of the Moon COOP station .

Heavy Snow in BEAR RIVER RANGE, IDAHO
From 02-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Two day snow amounts were extremely heavy with 33 inches at the Emigrant Summit SNOTEL and 14 inches at the Franklin Basin SNOTEL.

Heavy Snow in BEAVERHEAD-LEMHI HIGHLANDS, IDAHO
From 02-FEB-19 20:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP site 6 miles north of Small recorded 11.5 inches of snow with the storm system and the Dubois observer measured 4.5 inches.

Heavy Snow in BIG HOLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 02-FEB-19 20:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Pine Creek Pass SNOTEL site recorded 15.5 inches of snow with the storm system.

Heavy Snow in BIG LOST HIGHLANDS-COPPER BASIN, IDAHO
From 02-FEB-19 20:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Extremely heavy snow fell over the multiple day event with the following SNOTEL amounts recorded:  Bear Canyon 17.2 inches, Smiley Mountain 11.8 inches, Stickney Mill 10.5 inches, Swede Peak 17.9 inches.

Heavy Snow in CENTENNIAL MOUNTAINS-ISLAND PARK, IDAHO
From 02-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A major winter storm over multiple days brought heavy snow, road closures and school closings.  The Island Park COOP observer reported 17 inches of snow.  SNOTEL amounts were:  28 inches at Crab Creek and 29 inches at White Elephant.   Fremont County Joint School District 215 closed on the 4th due to the hazardous travel.  State Highway 87 was closed from the US 20 intersection to the Montana border on the 3rd and 4th and US Highway 20 was closed on the same days from Ashton to the Montana border ,.

Heavy Snow in LOST RIVER RANGE, IDAHO
From 02-FEB-19 18:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

A strong storm system over multiple days brought 29 inches of snow to the Hilts Creek SNOTEL and 13 inches to the Meadow Lake SNOTEL.

Heavy Snow in LOST RIVER VALLEYS, IDAHO
From 02-FEB-19 20:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Mackay Lost River Station COOP site recorded 14 inches of snow over two days and the Mackay School District 182 was closed due to the heavy snow and hazardous travel on the 5th.

Heavy Snow in LOWER SNAKE RIVER PLAIN, IDAHO
From 04-FEB-19 02:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

An extensive storm system that lasted several days brought snow, wind and difficult travel to the Lower Snake River Plain.  Several slideoffs were reported on the morning of the 4th off of interstate 15 south of Blackfoot.   From the evening of the 4th through the morning of the 5th,  3 to 6 inches of snow fell in the Pocatello/Chubbuck region.  The snow fell on top of rain and many roads froze underneath the snow and the icy conditions caused the cancellation of school on the 5th for Pocatello Chubbuck School District 25 along with many private schools in Pocatello.

Heavy Snow in MARSH AND ARBON HIGHLANDS, IDAHO
From 02-FEB-19 20:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A very strong Pacific storm system lasted several days and brought extremely heavy snow to the Marsh and Arbon Highlands.   Total snow amounts were 9 inches by the COOP observer in McCammon, 13 inches by the COOP observer in Inkom, 40 inches recorded at the Pebble Creek ski area at mountain top.   SNOTEL amounts were 38 inches at Sedgwick Peak and 23 inches at Wildhorse Divide.

Heavy Snow in BLACKFOOT MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 02-FEB-19 20:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Very heavy snow fell over the multi-day system in the Blackfoot Mountains.  The COOP observer in Bone reported 15 inches of snow.   The public also reported over a foot of snow in Soda Springs.  The Sheep Mountain SNOTEL recorded 21 inches.  North Gem School District 149 was closed on the 5th due to very hazardous travel conditions.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN HILLS-ALBION MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 02-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

A multi day storm system brought 18 inches of snow to the Bostetter Ranger Station SNOTEL and 14 inches of snow to the Pomerelle Mountain Ski Resort.

Heavy Snow in SAWTOOTH-STANLEY BASIN, IDAHO
From 02-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Vienna Mine SNOTEL recorded 24 inches of snow.   The Stanley Ranger Station reported 6 inches.

Heavy Snow in SUN VALLEY REGION, IDAHO
From 02-FEB-19 19:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A multiple day event brought significant snow to the Sun Valley Region.   The Ketchum Ranger Station reported 12 inches of snow.   SNOTEL amounts were the following:  Dollarhide Summit 26.4 inches, Galena 11.2 inches, Galena Summit 19.3 inches, Hyndman 21.6 inches, and Lost Wood Divide 23.6 inches.

Heavy Snow in TETON VALLEY, IDAHO
From 02-FEB-19 20:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Driggs COOP station reported 11 inches of snow from the multi day event.

Heavy Snow in WOOD RIVER FOOTHILLS, IDAHO
From 02-FEB-19 20:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A strong Pacific storm system brought a multi day snowstorm.   Amounts were 13.4 inches at  Bellevue reported by the COOP observer.  A foot of snow was reported by several observers in the Hailey area.

Winter Weather in UPPER SNAKE RIVER PLAIN, IDAHO
From 03-FEB-19 23:00:00 to 05-FEB-19 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A two day storm brought 3 to 6 inches of snow to the Upper Snake River Plain.  Several crashes occurred in Idaho Falls on the 4th due to slushy roads.