12/2/2010
Idaho 21 to close today at noon in avalanche area as safety measure
BOISE - The 12-mile stretch of Idaho 21 between the Grandjean Junction and Banner Summit will close today (Thursday, Dec. 2) at noon as an avalanche precaution for travelers' safety, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.
More than 12 inches of snow has accumulated in the area, with another storm forecast for later today and tonight, bringing with it another 10-14 inches of snow.
For the latest highway and weather conditions, call Idaho Traveler Services at 5-1-1. For online updates, visit the website at 511.idaho.gov. Telephone and Web reports are available 24 hours a day and are updated as conditions change.