High Wind — Lewiston Area, Idaho

2025-12-17 · Lewiston Area, Idaho

Event narrative

Lewiston-Nez Perce Airport recorded 84 mph gust at 0516 LST. Shirrod Hill DOT sensor recorded 91 mph gust at 0515 LST. Mesonet station FW5374 in Lapwai recorded a 55 mph gust at 0544 LST. Two reports of downed trees blocking roads Southwest and Southeast of Lewiston.

Wider weather episode

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_id 1308302. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.