A cold front moved through eastern Idaho with heavy mountain snowfall and very high winds mainly in the Arco Desert.   Gusts over 70 mph were recorded and interstate 15 shut down on the 5th north of Idaho Falls.   High mountain locations received over a foot of snow.

Heavy Snow in MARSH AND ARBON HIGHLANDS, IDAHO
From 04-NOV-22 12:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Estimated SNOTEL amounts were 12 inches at Wildhorse Divide and 9 inches at Sedgwick Peak.

Heavy Snow in BLACKFOOT MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 04-NOV-22 13:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

An estimated 12 inches of snow fell at Sheep Mountain.

Heavy Snow in CENTENNIAL MOUNTAINS-ISLAND PARK, IDAHO
From 04-NOV-22 13:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Estimated snow amounts were 20 inches at White Elephant and 12 inches at Island Park.

Heavy Snow in SAWTOOTH-STANLEY BASIN, IDAHO
From 04-NOV-22 12:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

An estimated 25.5 inches of snow fell at Vienna Mine.

Winter Weather in MARSH AND ARBON HIGHLANDS, IDAHO
From 04-NOV-22 12:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Estimated SNOTEL amounts were 12 inches at Wildhorse Divide and 9 inches at Sedgwick Peak. Other lower elevations with populated areas had generally 4 to 6 inches including Lava Hot Springs measuring 5.0 inches.

Winter Weather in BLACKFOOT MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 04-NOV-22 13:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

An estimated 12 inches of snow fell at Sheep Mountain at around 6500ft. Generally amounts less than 8 fell in areas lower in elevation.

Winter Weather in CENTENNIAL MOUNTAINS-ISLAND PARK, IDAHO
From 04-NOV-22 13:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Estimated snow amounts were 20 inches at White Elephant and 12 inches at Island Park. Lesser amounts fell at lower elevations with 7.7 inches measured at the Crab Creek Snotel site.

High Wind in ARCO-MUD LAKE DESERT, IDAHO
From 04-NOV-22 12:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Extensive wind gusts over 60 mph occurred during the morning of the 5th mostly between 5 AM and noon.   The peak of 72 mph occurred at the Rover mesonet southwest of Mud Lake.

High Wind in UPPER SNAKE RIVER PLAIN, IDAHO
From 04-NOV-22 22:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

On the morning of the 5th a strong cold front brought many gusts over 60 mph to the Upper snake River Plain including 62 mph at the Rexburg airport and 58 mph at the Idaho Falls airport.  Interstate 15 closed north of Idaho Falls at around 1245 PM MDT due to blowing dust and reduced visibility.

High Wind in LOST RIVER VALLEYS, IDAHO
From 04-NOV-22 18:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Multiple greater than 60 mph wind gusts were recorded with a peak of 66 mph southeast of Howe at INL Naval Reactors.

Heavy Snow in CARIBOU RANGE, IDAHO
From 04-NOV-22 13:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Estimated SNOTEL snow amounts were 12 inches Somsen Ranch and 10 inches Slug Creek Divide.

High Wind in TETON VALLEY, IDAHO
From 04-NOV-22 13:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 66 mph wind gust was measured at Pole Canyon with several other greater than 50 mph gusts including 58 mph at Driggs-Reed Regional Airport.  3 inches of snow fell at Driggs with 6 8nches northeast of Ashton as well making for difficult driving conditions.

High Wind in EASTERN MAGIC VALLEY, IDAHO
From 04-NOV-22 20:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Burley Regional Airport measured a 59 mph gust at 1231 PM MDT on the 5th.

High Wind in LOWER SNAKE RIVER PLAIN, IDAHO
From 04-NOV-22 20:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 62 mph wind gust was measured at Taber with several gusts over 50 mph recorded.

Heavy Snow in BIG HOLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 04-NOV-22 13:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

An estimated 12.5 inches of snow fell at Pine Creek Pass.

Heavy Snow in SUN VALLEY REGION, IDAHO
From 04-NOV-22 13:00:00 to 05-NOV-22 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The following snowfall was estimated at SNOTEL sites:  Dollarhide Summit 12 inches, Galena and Galena Summit 8 inches.