High Wind — Arco-mud Lake Desert, Idaho

2022-11-04 to 2022-11-05 · Arco-mud Lake Desert, Idaho

Event narrative

Extensive wind gusts over 60 mph occurred during the morning of the 5th mostly between 5 AM and noon. The peak of 72 mph occurred at the Rover mesonet southwest of Mud Lake.

Wider weather episode

A cold front moved through eastern Idaho with heavy mountain snowfall and very high winds mainly in the Arco Desert. Gusts over 70 mph were recorded and interstate 15 shut down on the 5th north of Idaho Falls. High mountain locations received over a foot of snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1062792. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.