High Wind — Southern Hills-albion Mountains, Idaho
2020-09-07 to 2020-09-08 · Southern Hills-albion Mountains, Idaho
54 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Strong northerly winds were sustained over 40 mph with a peak gust of 62 mph 4 miles east southeast of Basin. Gust of 50 to 60 mph were common. An outbuilding was reported blown over along S Elba Almo Rd in Almo.
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 922810. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.