High Wind — Arco-mud Lake Desert, Idaho

2023-03-15 · Arco-mud Lake Desert, Idaho

Event narrative

A Pacific storm system brought 50 to 60 mph wind gusts early in the morning of the 15th with 58 mph 9 miles south southwest of Mud Lake and 57 mph at Sand Dunes. 57 mph was measured at Atomic City.

Wider weather episode

Another in a series of Pacific storms brought more heavy snow, high winds and avalanches resulting in some road closures across southeast Idaho.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1090999. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.