High Wind in Eastern Magic Valley, Idaho

High Wind April 2, 2018 · Eastern Magic Valley, Idaho

64 mph

Measured gust (56 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Wind gusts of 54 to 64 mph were widespread behind the cold frontal passage. A tree was downed southeast of Dietrich.

The wider storm

A powerful cold front moved through Idaho and very strong winds occurred behind the frontal passage. Sustained wind speeds over 40 mph were widespread with gusts in the 60 to 70 mph range. Many road closures due to blowing dust or blowing snow occurred with many trees downed. Widespread power outages occurred as well.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 754855. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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