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Strong Wind in Lewis and Southern Nez Perce, Idaho

Strong Wind February 29, 2024 · Lewis and Southern Nez Perce, Idaho

40 mph

Measured gust (35 kt)

$15K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

A tree fell on an occupied travel trailer. No injuries were reported. Idaho Transportation Department sensor near Winchester, ID recorded winds sustained in the teens with gusts reaching 40 MPH.

The wider storm

A strong cold front brought heavy snow and strong winds to portions of the Idaho Panhandle. Snow reports across the region ranged from 3 to 6 inches. The Northern portion of the Idaho Panhandle had reports of up to 8 inches. Winds were strongest in the Southern portion of the Idaho Panhandle with gusts around 42 MPH.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1163932. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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