High Wind in Upper Snake River Plain, Idaho

High Wind March 9, 2026 · Upper Snake River Plain, Idaho

66 mph

Measured gust (57 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Rexburg ASOS recorded a 62 mph wind gust and the Idaho Falls ASOS recorded a 61 mph wind gust. The peak gust was 66 mph at Kettle Butte.

The wider storm

A strong cold frontal passage brought high winds mainly to the Arco Desert and Upper Snake River Plain on the 9th. Widespread gusts of over 60 mph were recorded.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1327375. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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