High Wind — Central Panhandle Mountains, Idaho
2024-10-04 · Central Panhandle Mountains, Idaho
50 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Magee Peak station reported a 57 MPH gust.
Wider weather episode
A cold front moved through the region bringing strong winds to the Lower Idaho Panhandle. It brought widespread sustained winds in the 20s and gusts into the upper 40 to upper 50 MPH range. Main impact was blowing dust led to a 60 car pile up North of Lewiston with 3 injures reported.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1221748. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.