ST. REGIS – Severe winter storms impacting travel along the MT/ID state line Wednesday afternoon forcing road closures due to blizzard like conditions and an avalanche.
The video above is from Trebb Rainey who captured the aftermath of the avalanche covering I-90 near Lookout Pass Wednesday afternoon in the west bound lanes. This forced the closure of I-90. Montana Department of Transportation also reported an avalanche covering west bound lanes near St. Regis. There was a report of a snow slide on the Idaho side of Lookout Pass in west bound lanes as well.
The Idaho Transportation Department continues road closures around Island Park, ID. Both US 20 Targhee pass and MT 87 Raynolds pass are closed due to blizzard like conditions and road crews are unable to keep roads cleared Wednesday evening.
Severe driving conditions have been reported most of the day and into this evening for I-15 from Lima to Monida pass and extending down into the Spencer, ID region. Strong winds is produce considerable areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility.
LINKS:
Montana Department of Transportation Road Report: click here
Idaho Transportation Department Road Report: click here
