High Wind — South Central Highlands, Idaho

2017-10-20 · South Central Highlands, Idaho

Event narrative

Sixty to 70 mph wind gusts were measured 3 miles east of Idahome.

Wider weather episode

A powerful cold front caused wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph gusts were recorded in the Snake River Plain and caused tree limbs to fall on power lines causing power outages in the Idaho Falls and Pocatello areas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 724782. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.