High Wind — Lower Snake River Plain, Idaho

2025-12-24 · Lower Snake River Plain, Idaho

Event narrative

A 70 mph wind gust was measured 3 miles west southwest of Pocatello and a 59 mph gust measured 2 miles south southeast of Pocatello. The Pocatello ASOS recorded a 60 mph gust.

Wider weather episode

Wind gusts of 55 to 70 mph were common across a large portion of southeast Idaho.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1308255. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.