Strong Wind — West Central Mountains, Idaho

2021-10-24 · West Central Mountains, Idaho

Event narrative

An NRAWS Station, 15 miles north west of Cambridge, ID, recorded a 64 mph wind gust.

Wider weather episode

A few low pressure systems passed through the region on the weekend of October 24th and October 25th. These systems were associated with a deep upper level trough and surrounding shortwave troughs moving slightly north of the CWA. The first wave brought strong winds and heavy rainfall to the valley areas on Saturday. Another deeper low pressure system from the second wave brought heavier rainfall and strong winds to the region on Sunday.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 985708. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.