High Wind — Owyhee Mountains, Idaho

2024-03-02 · Owyhee Mountains, Idaho

Event narrative

The mesonet station 17 miles southwest of Hagerman, ID measured a wind gust of 51 knots.

Wider weather episode

A deep upper level trough brought a cold frontal passage which brought very strong winds to southwestern Idaho and especially impacted air traffic at Boise and Twin Falls airports.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1169005. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.