Dust Storm — Lower Treasure Valley, Idaho

2024-04-29 · Lower Treasure Valley, Idaho

Event narrative

A member of the public reported that visibility went down to less than a quarter mile due to the outflow winds from a thunderstorm.

Wider weather episode

An upper level ridge brought a cold front to the region that allowed for severe thunderstorms to form near Ontario, OR-Emmett, ID and brought blowing dust that impeded visibility in Caldwell, ID.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1173811. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.