High Wind — Eastern Magic Valley, Idaho

2025-12-17 · Eastern Magic Valley, Idaho

Event narrative

Wind gusts over 60 mph were widespread behind the passage of a strong Pacific cold front. The peak gust of 83 mph was recorded at Coldwater ITD site. Power outages occurred in Burley and Heyburn with multiple trees downed on power lines. Multiple trees uprooted in Paul and trees downed in Burley. Power lines were downed and blocked US Highway 30 nine miles south southwest of Burley.

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.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1309495. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.