High Wind — Western Magic Valley, Idaho

2015-12-21 · Western Magic Valley, Idaho

Event narrative

The Valley Interchange ITD site recorded a gust of 70 MPH and Jerome ASOS recorded a 61 MPH gust. Numerous reports of wind damage and power outages were received throughout Jerome and Twin Falls counties.

Wider weather episode

Another wave in a series of Pacific Storms slammed Southwest Idaho with pockets of heavy snow and damaging high winds associated with a strong cold front.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 612521. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.