High Wind — Challis-pahsimeroi Valleys, Idaho
2025-12-17 · Challis-pahsimeroi Valleys, Idaho
76 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Wind gusts measured were 63 mph at the Challis airport ASOS station, 64 mph at Little Crerek, 64 mph 11 miles west southwest of Challis, and an incredible 87 mph at Willow Creek Summit on US Highway 93.
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 1309510. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.