Snowstorm causes road closures and power outages
EAST IDAHO (KIFI) - Blowing and drifting snow has closed 2 state highways in Eastern Idaho.
The highways currently closed are:
- Idaho 32 between Ashton and Tetonia
- Idaho 33 between Newdale and Tetonia
Idaho 47 between Ashton and Bear Gulch is now open after it was closed earlier Wednesday.
It's unknown exactly when the two highways will reopen.
County roads are also seeing blowing and drifting snow across the region.
Rocky Mountain Power reported a few localized power outages between Firth and Rexburg. By Wednesday afternoon, most of the power was restored.
Snow depths reported from around the region as of 8 a.m. Wednesday:
- American Falls - 1.9 inches
- Ammon/Idaho Falls - 2.5 to 3 inches
- Island Park - 6 inches
- Ucon - 3 inches
- Inkom - 3.7 inches
High wind gust were also reported from the around region:
- Black Pine in Cassia County - 49 mph gust at 7:39 a.m.
- Highway 33 Botts site - 48 mph gust at 5:00 a.m.
Idaho Falls has issued a "Snow Event" which places parking restrictions on all roads in the city.
