Thunderstorm Wind — Cassia, Idaho

2025-12-17 · near Idahome, Cassia, Idaho

Event narrative

Interstate 84 eastbound closed between interstate 86 eastbound and mile post 245 due to multiple commercial vehicle rollovers due to thunderstorm winds.

Wider weather episode

A powerful cold front ripped through eastern Idaho on the 17th and included severe thunderstorms along the front and extremely high non thunderstorm winds in the cold sector post cold frontal passage throughout the day. Extensive damage was reported throughout the region.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1309419. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.