High Wind in Northern Panhandle, Idaho

High Wind March 11, 2026 – March 12, 2026 · Northern Panhandle, Idaho

59 mph

Measured gust (51 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Several hours of gusty winds up to 50 kts (59 mph) impacted North Idaho. The only damage reported was a shifted shed in Naples.

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 1328463. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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