High Wind — Lost River Valleys, Idaho
2021-03-28 to 2021-03-29 · Lost River Valleys, Idaho
$1K
Property damage
56 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Widespread 55 to 65 mph wind gusts occurred with a power outage reported in the Howe area by Rocky Mountain Power.
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 951233. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.