High Wind — Raft River Region, Idaho

2022-04-04 to 2022-04-05 · Raft River Region, Idaho

Event narrative

Widespread 50 to 65 mph wind gusts were present following the passage of a strong cold front. The peak was 65 mph at Moburg Canyon with 57 mph at Pilot Gold and 54 mph at Yale ITD site.

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 1020278. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.