High Wind — Sun Valley Region, Idaho

2022-04-04 to 2022-04-05 · Sun Valley Region, Idaho

Event narrative

Fifty to 60 mph wind gusts were common after a cold frontal passage with a peak gust recorded at 62 mph 4 miles west of Galena.

Wider weather episode

Strong cold front related wind storm. Several wind gusts in the 50 to 75 mph range on April 4th into April 5th with damage reported and road closures.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1020231. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.