Strong Wind — Southern Clearwater Mountains, Idaho

2020-09-07 · Southern Clearwater Mountains, Idaho

Event narrative

Downed trees were reported along Highway 12 from Lowell to the Montana border. Sporadic power and phone outages occurred at Lowell. Wind gusts were generally 40 to 45 mph.

Wider weather episode

Unseasonably cold air spilled into the region resulting in strong northeast winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 910779. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.