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Icy Monday morning commute around southwest Idaho

Drivers on Highway 21 will encounter snow most of the way Monday morning. Watch for ice in other areas, including much of the Treasure Valley.
Credit: ACHD Traffic Network
Interstate 84/Ten Mile Road Interchange just before 6 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, in Meridian, Idaho.

BOISE, Idaho — Rain and snow showers as well as hail over the weekend has left slick conditions and icy spots on roadways over much of the Treasure Valley. Stormy conditions are expected to continue into Tuesday.

The Idaho Transportation Department reported icy patches on Interstate 84 from Caldwell through Boise early Monday morning and snow on I-84 through most of Gooding and Jerome counties. Icy patches are also reported on US 95 from Weiser north and on Idaho highways 16 and 55 heading north from Ada County into the mountains.

Idaho highway 21 was snow-covered early Monday stretching from the area near Lucky Peak Dam, through Idaho City, and into Stanley and the Sawtooths. The Basin School District, which serves Idaho City and surrounding areas, called a snow day and canceled classes for Monday.

Credit: Idaho Transportation Department
Idaho HIghway 21 at Highland Valley Summit - aka "Hilltop" - just before 6 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, northeast of Boise, Idaho.

US 30 from Bliss to Buhl was also covered with snow Monday morning, according to ITD.

As of 7:40 a.m. Monday, there was one crash on westbound I-84 west of the Meridian Road interchange, with lanes of travel still open as crews respond on the shoulder. A disabled vehicle was reported on the Ten Mile ramp to eastbound I-84  Both incidents were cleared by 8:30 a.m.

No other major crashes or other road incidents have been reported for the morning. This story will be updated as conditions and other developments warrant.

Check road conditions around Idaho online or by calling 511. Treasure Valley traffic cameras can be checked at KTVB.COM.

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