High Wind in Coeur D'alene Area, Idaho

High Wind March 11, 2026 – March 12, 2026 · Coeur D'alene Area, Idaho

64 mph

Measured gust (56 kt)

$5K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

Several hours of gusty southwest winds up to 56 kts (64 mph) impacted the Coeur d'Alene area. A gas station sign was damaged. There were a couple of reports of downed trees and power lines with one sparking a fire in a backyard.

The wider storm

A strong upper level jet was positioned over the Pacific Northwest from March 8 through 13. As it mixed down to the lower levels, it brought periods of high winds sustained in the 30 to 40 mph range and gusts up to 70 mph for portions of the region. It was followed by a cold front that brought snow amounts ranging from 2 to 9 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1328462. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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