High Wind in Idaho Palouse, Idaho

High Wind December 17, 2025 · Idaho Palouse, Idaho

60 mph

Measured gust (52 kt)

$20K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

Station 9654 Parker Pass recorded a gust of 60 mph 4 miles Southeast of Chatcolet at 0700 LST. A semi truck was blown on its side near Moscow. Downed trees blocked US 95 South of Plummer. Moscow area had several trees and powerlines downed. Damage cost is estimated.

The wider storm

A strong cold front moved through Idaho Panhandle early morning on December 17. It brought gusts in the range 60 to 72 mph. Numerous of reports of downed trees and powerlines. One fatality was reported in the Fernan Lake Village area from tree falling on house. Other minor structure damage was reported as some trees fell on houses.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1308152. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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