Blowing snow causes whiteout conditions forcing road closures
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI)—(Update 9:10 p.m.) Fall River Electric said the power for the Burton/Hibbard/Plano areas has been restored.
(Update 7:53 p.m.) According to the 511 website, Idaho 33 is no longer closed from Teton to Tetonia but does show "closed/stopped traffic speeds" near Newdale.
Madison County Sheriff's Facebook says "Update 6:50 PM West Highway 33 is open. Rocky Mountain Power is still on scene working on a power pole. Please use caution in the area!"
Blowing and drifting snow has caused the Idaho Transportation Department to close some eastern Idaho highways on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Idaho 47, between Ashton and Bear Gulch, and Idaho 32, between Tetonia and Ashton, were closed early Friday afternoon. Idaho 33, between Newdale and Tetonia, is also closed.
Idaho 33 near 4000 West in Madison County is temporarily closed for a semi crash that is blocking the road. The road could be closed for several hours and will reopen once the crash is cleared up. The crash also damaged a power pole. Fall River Electric had to turn off the power for the Burton/Hibbard/Plano areas while the pole is being replaced.
Rexburg Police warned drivers on social media about winds causing whiteout conditions on roads without windbreaks. They said this includes many roads on the south end of town, including Poleline Road, University Blvd, and 7th South. They closed a portion of Poleline Road between 5th West and Millhollow Road.
Wind gusts between 40 and 50 mph have been reported in eastern Idaho Friday afternoon.
