High Wind — Eastern Magic Valley, Idaho

2022-11-04 to 2022-11-05 · Eastern Magic Valley, Idaho

Event narrative

The Burley Regional Airport measured a 59 mph gust at 1231 PM MDT on the 5th.

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 1062814. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.