High Wind — Shoshone-lava Beds, Idaho

2022-04-04 to 2022-04-05 · Shoshone-lava Beds, Idaho

Event narrative

Wind gusts behind a strong cold frontal passage measured 50 to 60 mph with the highest 59 mph 1 mile east northeast of Richfield and 55 mph at Kinsey Butte.

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 1020270. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.