High Wind — Bear Lake Valley, Idaho

2024-02-26 to 2024-02-27 · Bear Lake Valley, Idaho

Event narrative

Widespread 50 to 60 mph wind gusts occurred behind a cold frontal passage with widespread blowing and drifting snow causing whiteouts on roads.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front moves through eastern Idaho with very strong winds and snow. It caused some road closures in extreme eastern Idaho with white outs and accidents.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1164067. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.