High Wind — Upper Snake River Plain, Idaho

2025-04-12 · Upper Snake River Plain, Idaho

Event narrative

Widespread wind gusts of 55 to 60 mph occurred during the afternoon of the 12th with blowing dust reported. The highest gust was 60 mph measured west of Osgood. Widespread 50 to 55 mph gusts occurred with both the Idaho Falls and Rexburg ASOS sites measuring over 50 mph gusts.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front brought very high winds to the Upper Snake River Plain during the afternoon of the 12th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1268707. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.