High Wind — Beaverhead-lemhi Highlands, Idaho
2025-12-17 · Beaverhead-lemhi Highlands, Idaho
51 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Widespread 50 to 60 mph wind gusts occurred in the region with a peak gust of 59 mph at the Monida Pass mesonet site on interstate 15.
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 1309563. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.