The third straight week of heavy snow and winds brought another round of significant snowfall and strong winds.   Most of the heavy snowfall was in the mountains but the 40 to 60 mph wind gusts were widespread as were road closures and school closings through the period.  None of the breaks were longer than half a day so it was all considered one event.

Winter Storm in BEAR LAKE VALLEY, IDAHO
From 03-JAN-22 23:00:00 to 06-JAN-22 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Bern COOP observer reported 13 inches of snow during the storm with 8 inches on the 5th.   The Bear Lake School District 33 was closed on both the 5th and the 6th due to the combination of heavy snowfall and gusty winds.

Winter Storm in BEAR RIVER RANGE, IDAHO
From 03-JAN-22 16:00:00 to 06-JAN-22 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Estimated snow amounts over the storm period were 42 inches at Franklin Basin and 33 inches at Emigrant Summit.

Winter Storm in BIG HOLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 03-JAN-22 19:00:00 to 06-JAN-22 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Idaho transportation department reported a foot of snow in Victor by early morning on the 5th.   A trained spotter 4 miles west of Victor reported 23 inches of snow for the 3 day period.  A total of 22 inches was estimated at the Pine Creek Pass SNOTEL site.  Teton School District 401 was closed on January 5th due to the heavy snow and high winds making roads nearly impassable.

Winter Storm in BIG LOST HIGHLANDS-COPPER BASIN, IDAHO
From 03-JAN-22 18:00:00 to 06-JAN-22 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Estimated snow amounts during the storm from SNOTEL sites were  Bear Canyon 10 inches, Smiley Mountain 15 inches, Stickney Mill 10 inches, and Swede Peak 11 inches.

Winter Storm in BLACKFOOT MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 03-JAN-22 18:00:00 to 06-JAN-22 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The snowfall estimation at the Sheep Mountain SNOTEL site was 18 inches.  Wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph were common and on the 5th the Grace School District 148 and Soda Springs School District 150 were closed.  Idaho Highway 34 was closed from 2 miles north of Soda Springs to the Wyoming border was closed due to the snow and wind on the 5th as well.

Winter Storm in CARIBOU RANGE, IDAHO
From 03-JAN-22 18:00:00 to 06-JAN-22 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Very heavy snow combined with periods of winds gusting 40 to 60 mph to cause very hazardous travel conditions.  US Highway 26 was closed from Ririe to Swan Valley on both the 4th and 5th.   Estimated SNOTEL amounts were Giveout 20 inches, Slug Creek 22 inches, and Somsen Ranch 20 inches.   Idaho Highway 34 was closed from Soda Springs to the Wyoming border on the 5th.

Winter Storm in CENTENNIAL MOUNTAINS-ISLAND PARK, IDAHO
From 03-JAN-22 18:00:00 to 06-JAN-22 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow and wind gusts over 40 mph created extremely difficult travel conditions for several days.   Estimated SNOTEL amounts were:  Island Park 14 inches and White Elephant 13 inches.   8 inches fell at the Island Park COOP site.

Winter Storm in EASTERN MAGIC VALLEY, IDAHO
From 03-JAN-22 21:00:00 to 06-JAN-22 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow and high winds gusting over 40 mph caused extremely difficult travel.   Minidoka School District 331 and Cassia County School District 151 were both closed on January 4th.  The COOP observer at Oakley recorded 8 inches of snow and the COOP observer at Minidoka Dam recorded 6 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in FRANK CHURCH WILDERNESS, IDAHO
From 03-JAN-22 18:00:00 to 06-JAN-22 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snowfall estimates at the Mill Creek Summit SNOTEL sites were 35 inches.

Winter Storm in FRANKLIN-EASTERN ONEIDA REGION, IDAHO
From 03-JAN-22 18:00:00 to 06-JAN-22 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy snow combined with wind gusts of over 40 mph to create hazardous travel throughout the region.    The COOP observer at Malad City recorded 9 inches of snow.   Several crashes occurred near Malad Summit on interstate 15 with crashes and slideoffs near mile marker 24 during the morning of the 5th.   Oneida School District 351 closed due to the hazardous road conditions on the 5th.

Winter Storm in LOWER SNAKE RIVER PLAIN, IDAHO
From 03-JAN-22 20:00:00 to 06-JAN-22 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Local Official

Snow and wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph caused extremely hazardous travel from the 6th mainly in the morning hours.   On the 4th 1 to 2 inches of snow fell north of Pocatello with central and south Pocatello receiving 5 to 6 inches.   The following schools were closed on the 4th due to the hazardous road conditions:  Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25, Snake River School District 52, Blackfoot School District 55, Aberdeen School District 58, American Falls School District 381.  Total snow amounts ranged from 3 to 9 inches.

Winter Storm in MARSH AND ARBON HIGHLANDS, IDAHO
From 03-JAN-22 19:00:00 to 06-JAN-22 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The combination of heavy snow and winds gusting over 40 mph for several days brought hazardous travel to the region.   The March Valley School District 21 was closed on the 4th, 5th and 6th.   Snow amounts recorded by COOP observers were 6.5 inches at Downey, 13 inches at Inkom, and 9 inches at McCammon.

Winter Storm in SAWTOOTH-STANLEY BASIN, IDAHO
From 03-JAN-22 18:00:00 to 06-JAN-22 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow with strong winds occurred through a 3 day period.   Snow amounts estimated at the Vienna Mine SNOTEL was 4 feet.   The Stanley COOP observer recorded a foot of snow in the storm.

Winter Storm in SUN VALLEY REGION, IDAHO
From 03-JAN-22 18:00:00 to 06-JAN-22 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Estimated snow amounts from the SNOTEL sites were:  Chocolate Gulch 15 inches, Dollarhide Summit 30 inches, Galena 24 inches, Galena Summit 32 inches, Hyndman 13 inches and Lost Wood Divide 19 inches.  The Ketchum COOP reported 9.5 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in TETON VALLEY, IDAHO
From 03-JAN-22 19:00:00 to 06-JAN-22 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Snow combined with 40 to 60 mph wind gusts caused hazardous travel for three days.   US Highway 26 was closed from Ririe to Swan Valley on the 4th and 5th and Idaho Highway 33 was closed from Newdale to Tetonia on the 4th.   Ririe School District 252 was closed on the 4th due to the hazardous travel conditions.