High Wind — Shoshone-lava Beds, Idaho

2020-09-07 to 2020-09-08 · Shoshone-lava Beds, Idaho

Event narrative

A strong cold front brought sustained winds of 40 mph out of the northeast with a peak gust of 62 mph 13 miles south of Craters of the Moon. 50 to 60 mph gusts were reported in Richfield. Tree limbs and power lines were reported down in Shoshone by 7:30 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 922809. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.