An extended period of extensive Pacific moisture brought strong winds to the region November 7th with periods of heavy snowfall through the 9th.  Heavy snowfall fell across much of southeast Idaho especially in high elevations but many low elevation sites saw heavy snowfall as well.

Winter Storm in LOWER SNAKE RIVER PLAIN, IDAHO
From 07-NOV-22 02:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 62 mph wind gust was measured at the Pocatello Regional Airport ahead of a frontal passage at 2:44 AM on the 7th.   Snow amounts in the Pocatello and Chubbuck area were widespread in the 5 to 7 inch range on the 7th and 8th.   For the period the Pocatello Regional Airport measured 8.2 inches with downtown Pocatello 7 inches at the COOP sites.

Heavy Snow in BEAR RIVER RANGE, IDAHO
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Estimated SNOTEL amounts were 15 inches at Emigrant Summit and 25 inches at Franklin Basin.

Heavy Snow in CARIBOU RANGE, IDAHO
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

SNOTEL snow estimates were 16 inches at Slug Creek Divide and 12 inches at Somsen Ranch.   The Swan Valley COOP observer measured 8 inches.

Winter Storm in EASTERN MAGIC VALLEY, IDAHO
From 07-NOV-22 05:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An extended period of Pacific moisture influx led to strong winds early in the event then extensive snow moving forward.   The Burley Regional Airport recorded a 59 mph wind gust on the 7th while the Oakley COOP observer measured 7.5 inches of snow during the event.

Heavy Snow in CENTENNIAL MOUNTAINS-ISLAND PARK, IDAHO
From 07-NOV-22 05:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A period of a long atmospheric river event led to extremely heavy snowfall for an extended period.   The Island Park COOP observer measured 21 inches of snow.   SNOTEL estimates were:  27 inches Crab Creek, 19 inches Island Park, and 39 inches White Elephant.

Heavy Snow in FRANK CHURCH WILDERNESS, IDAHO
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

An estimated 12 inches of snow fell at the Mill Creek Summit SNOTEL site.

Heavy Snow in SAWTOOTH-STANLEY BASIN, IDAHO
From 07-NOV-22 05:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

An estimated 16.5 inches of snow fell at the Vienna Mine SNOTEL site.

Heavy Snow in BIG LOST HIGHLANDS-COPPER BASIN, IDAHO
From 07-NOV-22 05:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Estimated SNOTEL snow amounts were 16 inches at Bear Canyon, 29 inches at Smiley Mountain, and 15 inches at Swede Peak.

Heavy Snow in BEAR LAKE VALLEY, IDAHO
From 08-NOV-22 10:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Very heavy wet snow was reported by the Department of Highways and Emergency managers during the evening of the 8th into the morning of the 9th in the Bear Lake Valley.   Snow amounts reported were 16 inches at Emigration Summit, 11 inches 4 miles west southwest of Geneva, 6 inches at Montpelier, 4 inches at Geneva, 4 inches at St Charles and 3 inches in Paris.   In Paris, several tree limbs were downed onto power lines ant Rocky Mountain Power reported 2,000 customers without power in Bear Lake County.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN HILLS-ALBION MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 07-NOV-22 05:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

An extended period of snow brought estimated snowfall amounts to SNOTEL sites
Bostetter Ranger Station of 16 inches and Howell Canyon 29 inches.  The Cotton Ridge mesonet site recorded a 71 mph wind gust on the morning of the 7th.

Winter Weather in WOOD RIVER FOOTHILLS, IDAHO
From 07-NOV-22 01:00:00 to 07-NOV-22 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snow caused icy roads and a multi vehicle crash on Highway 75 near the Gimlet subdivision including a Mountain rides bus at around 6:41 AM MST.   Several people were taken to St Luke's Hospital in Ketchum.   About 3 inches of snow fell in the Hailey region.

Winter Storm in SUN VALLEY REGION, IDAHO
From 07-NOV-22 05:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A 70 mph wind gust occurred 4 miles west southwest of Galena and a 62 mph wind gust occurred 2 miles southwest of Ketchum during the morning of November 7th.   Heavy snow fell during the 3 day period with the COOP observer in Ketchum reporting 19.3 inches.  SNOTEL estimates were:  12 inches Chocolate Gulch, 14 inches Dollarhide Summit, 13 inches Galena, 16 inches Galena Summit, 14 inches Hyndman, and 17 inches Lost Wood Divide.

Heavy Snow in FRANKLIN-EASTERN ONEIDA REGION, IDAHO
From 07-NOV-22 05:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snow amount at the Oxford Springs SNOTEL site was 12.3 inches.

Heavy Snow in BLACKFOOT MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 07-NOV-22 05:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

An estimated 20.5 inches of snow fell at the Sheep Mountain SNOTEL site.  The Bone COOP observer measured 7 inches.

Heavy Snow in BIG HOLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 07-NOV-22 06:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Pine Creek Pass SNOTEL site received an estimated 15.5 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in LOST RIVER VALLEYS, IDAHO
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow amounts at COOP sites were 8 inches at Chilly Barton Flats and 13 inches at Mackay.

Heavy Snow in BEAVERHEAD-LEMHI HIGHLANDS, IDAHO
From 07-NOV-22 05:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An extended period of snow brought amounts of 11.3 inches at the Dubois COOP site and 10.7 inches to the Small COOP site.

Heavy Snow in LOST RIVER RANGE, IDAHO
From 07-NOV-22 05:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

An estimated 26 inches of snow fell at the Hilts Creek SNOTEL site.

Winter Storm in UPPER SNAKE RIVER PLAIN, IDAHO
From 07-NOV-22 05:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A prolonged winter event brought 40 to 55 mph wind gusts on the 7th early in the event and substantial snows later.   COOP observers in Idaho Falls, Menan, and Rigby reported 5 to 7 inches of snow during the event.

Heavy Snow in ARCO-MUD LAKE DESERT, IDAHO
From 07-NOV-22 05:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP observers after an extended period of snow measured 11.7 inches at Craters of the Moon National Monument and 6 inches at Hamer.

Heavy Snow in MARSH AND ARBON HIGHLANDS, IDAHO
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Estimated 3 day snowfall totals at SNOTEL sites Sedgwick Peak 34 inches and Wildhorse Divide 23 inches.  The COOP observers in Downey measured 8 inches and Inkom 9 inches.