High Wind — Lower Snake River Plain, Idaho

2023-03-14 to 2023-03-15 · Lower Snake River Plain, Idaho

Event narrative

Widespread 50 to 60 mph wind gusts were measured overnight on the 14th into the morning of the 15th with a peak gust of 60 mph at the Pocatello Regional Airport.

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 1091101. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.