The Idaho Statesman reported snowy and slick roads in Treasure Valley, which forced the closure of many schools in the area, including those in Boise, West Ada and Nampa school districts.
Unofficially, more than 5 inches of snow fell Tuesday through Wednesday morning, and some areas, such as Hidden Springs, reportedly received much more than that. The National Weather Service expects the snow to continue beyond midnight Wednesday, with around 6 inches of accumulation through much of the Valley, including Boise, Caldwell, Emmett and Mountain Home.
Police agencies throughout the area report slide-offs, minor collisions and road conditions that should be avoided if possible. As of 11:30 a.m., the Ada County Sheriff’s Office reports 32 slide-offs, 50 vehicles stalled or stuck in the snow, and 14 crashes, three of which had injuries reported.
The Ada County Highway District has already spent more money on snow removal this season than the agency expected to budget for the entire winter. Highway district leaders just allocated an additional $500,000 for de-icing chemicals and salt.
As of 11:30 a.m. local time on Wednesday, the National Weather Service unofficially reported 12 inches on the ground at the Boise Airport, up from 7 inches before the latest wave of snowstorms rolled in, meteorologist Jeanne Allen said.
Here is the latest information on school, road and other closures in the Treasure Valley Wednesday.
School and other closures
- Ada Community Library, all locations
- Ballet Idaho Academy and offices
- Boise School District. All afterschool activities canceled.
- College of Idaho
- College of Western Idaho
- Emmett School District
- Filer School District
- Garden City Public Library
- Gem Prep. Nampa
- Homedale School District
- Idaho State University Meridian Health Science Center
- iSucceed Virtual High School (canceled Wednesday open house)
- Jerome School District
- Kuna School District
- Marsing School District
- Middleton School District
- Minidoka School District
- Mountain Home schools (start delayed until 10 a.m.)
- Nampa School District
- Riverstone International
- Rose Hill Montessori
- Sage International Charter
- Turner Center for Family Development (Caldwell)
- University of Idaho, Boise
- Vallivue School District
- West Ada School District
