High Wind — Big Hole Mountains, Idaho

2023-03-10 · Big Hole Mountains, Idaho

Event narrative

Canyon Creek measured a 64 mph wind gust at 930 AM MDT on the 10th and several gusts over 50 mph occurred at Pine Creek.

Wider weather episode

A strong late winter Pacific storm brought heavy snow, heavy rain and strong winds which closed roads across southeastern Idaho. Reports of flooding and wind damage also occurred.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1090882. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.