Winter Storm Warning Issued for Bear River Range; Up to 30 Inches of Snow Forecast
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Bear River Range, effective from Monday night through Thursday morning, citing heavy snow and 55 mph wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Bear River Range, Idaho
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pocatello ID
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Bear River Range, Idaho.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Bear River Range. The warning is officially in effect from 11:00 PM MST tonight, February 16, through 5:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 19.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Bear River Range in Idaho. This includes high-elevation terrain and mountain passes within the region.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised that travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact both morning and evening commutes. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.idaho.gov.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected throughout the duration of the storm. Total snow accumulations are forecast as follows:
- Below 7000 feet: 12 to 18 inches
- Above 7000 feet: 20 to 30 inches
Additionally, a frontal passage tonight is expected to bring blowing and drifting snow with wind gusts reaching as high as 55 mph.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning begins at 11:00 PM MST on Monday, February 16. Heavy snow and high winds are expected to continue through the next several days, with the alert remaining in effect until 5:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 19.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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