High Wind — Western Lemhi County, Idaho

2012-10-16 · Western Lemhi County, Idaho

Event narrative

A 62 mph wind gust was measured 10 miles west southwest of Shoup.

Wider weather episode

A vigorous Pacific storm system moved into western Montana, with an associated strong upper jet. Large scale lift and a surface cold front caused widespread strong surface winds and significant precipitation totals.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 415552. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.