Dust Storm — Idaho Palouse, Idaho

2024-09-29 · Idaho Palouse, Idaho

Event narrative

Public reported through social media that blowing dust reduced visibility less than a quarter mile on US 95 northbound 1 mile southeast of Tensed, Idaho.

Wider weather episode

A Dust Storm from the Washington Columbia Basin impacted extreme western edge of the Low Idaho Panhandle. It was driven by the passage of a dry cold front during the afternoon of September 29. Wind gusts ranged from 35 to 42 MPH in the area. The impact was reduced visibility to less a quarter of a mile along Highway 95 near Tensed.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1219009. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.