High Wind — Arco-mud Lake Desert, Idaho

2022-05-19 · Arco-mud Lake Desert, Idaho

Event narrative

A strong cold front brought extremely strong winds to the Arco and Mud Lake Desert region. Big Southern Butte recorded 73 mph with 67 mph at Craters of the Moon and 60 mph at Cox's Well with Idaho National Laboratory sites recording 50 to 60 mph gusts as well.

Wider weather episode

A very strong cold front brought wind gusts well in excess of 60 mph to many locations with traffic incidents and some damage with large signs downed and tree damage along with building damage.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1033535. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.