High Wind — Blackfoot Mountains, Idaho

2020-09-07 to 2020-09-08 · Blackfoot Mountains, Idaho

Event narrative

Several small branches off trees reported downed in Soda Springs at 645 pm MDT and a large tree reported down in Bancroft at approximately 9 pm MDT.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front passed through eastern Idaho shifting southerly winds to northeasterly with sustained speeds over 40 mph and gusts over 50 mph widespread. Extensive traffic problems and damage occurred.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 922762. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.