High Wind — Upper Snake Highlands, Idaho

2017-05-24 · Upper Snake Highlands, Idaho

Event narrative

Strong winds downed a tree and powerline in Ashton and a powerline in Chester. The Idaho transportation department closed Idaho route 32 from Ashton to Tetonia. An accident occurred on the road due to blowing dust prior to the closure.

Wider weather episode

A cold frontal passage brought high winds to southeast and central Idaho with many reports of damage.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 704284. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.