Schools close across Treasure Valley. Here’s how much snow fell, forecast for freezing rain
Schools across the Treasure Valley closed their doors Wednesday out of fears that snow and ice could put students at risk.
The Boise, West Ada, Nampa, Middleton, Caldwell and Kuna school districts all canceled school because of weather conditions.
“Due to the adverse weather conditions, including the current accumulation of snow and the forecast of ongoing snowfall and freezing rain, and with utmost concern for the safety of our students, families, and staff, we have decided to declare a snow day,” West Ada School District posted on social media.
Boise State University opted to delay in-person classes until noon. The Mountain Home Air Base closed as well, citing concerns about road conditions.
Measurements taken at the Boise Airport indicated the city had received 2 inches of snow since it began falling at 11 p.m. Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service.
Boise-based National Weather Service meteorologist Korri Anderson said Boise received about 30% less snow than predicted, but more is likely on the way. Anderson predicted Boise would see another one to two inches fall Wednesday.
Boise is expected to reach a high of 33 on Wednesday. Anderson said warm air coming from the Twin Falls area could meet a cold air pool still hanging over the Treasure Valley from the weekend’s Arctic air mass.
This combination may result in sleet and freezing rain Wednesday afternoon, according to the weather service.
“We have a lot of warm air aloft coming in so it’s going to be a challenging forecast,” Anderson told the Idaho Statesman by phone.
This story was originally published January 17, 2024 at 8:37 AM with the headline "Schools close across Treasure Valley. Here’s how much snow fell, forecast for freezing rain."
