High Wind — Eastern Magic Valley, Idaho

2021-03-28 to 2021-03-29 · Eastern Magic Valley, Idaho

Event narrative

Sixty to 70 mph wind gusts were widespread with a peak gust of 66 mph near Minidoka. United Electric CO-OP reported a power outage west of Paul and Heyburn.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front moved through eastern Idaho overnight on the 28th into the early morning hours on the 29th and brought wind gusts in the range of 60 to 80 mph. It caused power outages, several trees downed, semi trucks overturned on interstate 15, power lines down on a different part of interstate 15, and blowing dust and blowing snow in high elevations.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 951231. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.