High Wind in Arco-mud Lake Desert, Idaho

High Wind February 9, 2026 · Arco-mud Lake Desert, Idaho

66 mph

Measured gust (57 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Widespread wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph occurred in the early morning hours. A peak of 66 mph measured at Big Southern Butte with 59 mph at INL Puzzle at US highway 20/26 intersection.

The wider storm

A strong cold front brought very strong winds during the early morning hours of February 9th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1318083. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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