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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Pocatello, ID

March 13, 202617 counties in Idaho

NWS Pocatello, ID issued this high wind warning at Mar 13, 2026, 12:20 PM MDT for 17 counties in Idaho. It took effect at Mar 14, 2026, 9:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 12 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 13, 2026, 12:20 PM MDT (18:20 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2026, 9:00 AM MDT
Expired
Mar 14, 2026, 9:00 PM MDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Pocatello, ID

Counties Bannock County, ID, Bear Lake County, ID, Bingham County, ID, Blaine County, ID, Bonneville County, ID, Butte County, ID, Caribou County, ID, Cassia County, ID, Custer County, ID, Fremont County, ID, Jefferson County, ID, Lincoln County, ID, Madison County, ID, Minidoka County, ID, Oneida County, ID, Power County, ID, Teton County, ID

The radar

The Pocatello radar (KSFX), 13 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:21 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 14, 9:30 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 464 E Pegram, IDMesonet station PC587 North Willow.
Mar 14, 10:00 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 481 Sse Bloomington, IDMesonet station ITDD6 D5 Bloomington US-89.
Mar 14, 10:45 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6612 Se Butte City, IDMesonet station RWM INL Radioactive Waste Mgmt.
Mar 14, 10:45 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6612 Se Butte City, IDMesonet station SORWM Radioactive Waste Management.
Mar 14, 11:10 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 898 Ene Atomic City, IDMesonet station SOEST East Butte.
Mar 14, 11:15 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 639 Ssw Mud Lake, IDMesonet station ROV 9 SSW Mud Lake.
Mar 14, 11:30 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 796 Nw Atomic City, IDMesonet station 3699 D6 INL Puzzle US-20/US-26.
Mar 14, 11:32 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND DMGLewisville, IDRocky Mountain Power reports 517 customers without power in Jefferson County due to wind.
Mar 14, 11:35 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 639 Ssw Mud Lake, IDMesonet station SOROV Rover.
Mar 14, 11:35 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 67Atomic City, IDMesonet station ATO Atomic City.
Mar 14, 11:35 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 67Atomic City, IDMesonet station SOATO Atomic City.
Mar 14, 11:45 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 639 Nw Atomic City, IDMesonet station 690 INL Central Facilities.
Mar 14, 11:45 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 639 Nw Atomic City, IDMesonet station SOCFA Central Facilities Area Building.
Mar 14, 11:49 AM MDTBLOWING DUSTIdaho Falls, IDI-15 from Idaho Falls to Sage Junction proactively closed for high winds and blowing dust.
Mar 14, 12:00 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Sw Lund, IDMesonet station 2989 D5 Fish Creek Summit US-30.
Mar 14, 12:00 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 625 Sse Roberts, IDMesonet station 3306 D6 Osgood I-15.
Mar 14, 12:00 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 658 Nnw Atomic City, IDMesonet station PBF INL Critical Infrastructure.
Mar 14, 12:00 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 658 Nnw Atomic City, IDMesonet station SOCIT Critical Infrastructure Test Ran.
Mar 14, 12:25 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Nne Sugar City, IDMesonet station SOSUG Sugar City.
Mar 14, 12:25 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Nne Sugar City, IDMesonet station SUG 2 NNE Sugar City.
Mar 14, 12:30 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 574 Nnw Shelley, IDMesonet station SHLI 4 NNW Shelley.
Mar 14, 12:45 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 462 Nw Idahome, IDMesonet station MALI 2 NW Idahome.
Mar 14, 12:45 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 502 Ssw Sugar City, IDMesonet station RXGI 2 SSW Sugar City.
Mar 14, 12:47 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5328 Nnw Custer, IDMesonet station THFI1 Little Creek.
Mar 14, 12:55 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6112 Ese Butte City, IDMesonet station SOLOS Lost River Rest Area.
Mar 14, 12:55 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6112 Nw Atomic City, IDMesonet station LOS Lost River Rest Area.
Mar 14, 12:58 PM MDTBLOWING DUSTShelley, IDI-15 from Shelley to Idaho Falls closed due to high winds and blowing dust.
Mar 14, 1:15 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 626 Se Albion, IDMesonet station 2983 D4 Conner Summit ID-77.
Mar 14, 1:21 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 541 Nne Challis, IDASOS station KLLJ Challis Airport.
Mar 14, 1:30 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 563 E Lund, IDMesonet station ITDC3 D5 Gem Valley US-30.
Mar 14, 1:35 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 506 N Monteview, IDMesonet station MON 6 N Monteview.
Mar 14, 1:35 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 506 N Monteview, IDMesonet station SOMON Monteview.
Mar 14, 1:40 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 501 Sse Arco, IDMesonet station ARC 1 SSE Arco.
Mar 14, 1:40 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 501 Sse Arco, IDMesonet station ARCSO Arco.
Mar 14, 1:45 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5510 Sse Howe, IDMesonet station NRF INL Naval Reactors Facility.
Mar 14, 1:45 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5510 Sse Howe, IDMesonet station SONRF Naval Reactors Facility.
Mar 14, 1:45 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 Nne Clementsville, IDMesonet station 2979 D6 Botts ID-33.
Mar 14, 1:55 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6012 Nw Atomic City, IDMesonet station SOATR Advanced Test Reactor Complex.
Mar 14, 1:55 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6012 Nw Atomic City, IDMesonet station TRA INL Reactor Tech Complex.
Mar 14, 1:58 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 481 S Almo, IDMesonet station RCKI1 1 S Almo.
Mar 14, 2:00 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Ssw Ashton, IDMesonet station AHTI 3 SSW Ashton.
Mar 14, 2:00 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 584 W Firth, IDMesonet station 2978 D5 Blackfoot Rest Area I-15.
Mar 14, 2:05 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 589 E Butte City, IDMesonet station DEA Dead Man Canyon.
Mar 14, 2:15 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 557 S Howe, IDMesonet station BAS Base of Howe Peak.
Mar 14, 2:20 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 577 S Howe, IDMesonet station SOBAS Base Of Howe Peak.
Mar 14, 2:20 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 599 E Butte City, IDMesonet station SODEA Dead Man Canyon.
Mar 14, 2:25 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6112 E Howe, IDMesonet station SOSAN Sand Dunes.
Mar 14, 2:30 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 531 Nw Idaho Falls, IDMesonet station IDA 1 NW Idaho Falls.
Mar 14, 2:30 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 531 Nw Idaho Falls, IDMesonet station SOIDA Idaho Falls.
Mar 14, 2:30 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 551 Nw Ucon, IDMesonet station ITDC1 D6 Ucon US-20.
Mar 14, 2:35 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Ne Terreton, IDMesonet station SOTER Terreton.
Mar 14, 2:35 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Ne Terreton, IDMesonet station TER 1 NE Terreton.
Mar 14, 2:40 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Challis, IDPeak gust thus far today.
Mar 14, 2:42 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 642 Nw Idaho Falls, IDASOS station KIDA Idaho Falls Regional Airport.
Mar 14, 2:45 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 N Roberts, IDMesonet station ROB 1 N Roberts.
Mar 14, 2:45 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 N Roberts, IDMesonet station SOROB Roberts.
Mar 14, 2:45 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 691 Nnw Craters Of Moon, IDMesonet station SOCRA Craters Of The Moon.
Mar 14, 2:55 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Ene Richfield, IDMesonet station RIC 1 ENE Richfield.
Mar 14, 3:00 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5911 N Shoshone, IDMesonet station 3006 D4 Kinsey Butte ID-75.
Mar 14, 3:00 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 594 Wsw Galena, IDMesonet station SVT 3.8 W Galena (UUNET).

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Boise Airport, ID (KBOI), launched 12:00Z, 6.3 hours before the alert went out and 295 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Boise Airport, ID at 12:00Z on 2026-03-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Boise Airport, ID at 12:00Z on 2026-03-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 117 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1918 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
62 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
117 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
292 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

224 
WWUS75 KPIH 131820
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1220 PM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026

IDZ053-140330-
/O.NEW.KPIH.HW.W.0002.260314T1500Z-260315T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KPIH.DU.W.0001.260314T1800Z-260315T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260314T0300Z/
Upper Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Rexburg, Idaho Falls, and St. Anthony
1220 PM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...
...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory today, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning Saturday, west 
  winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the 
  Blowing Dust Warning Saturday, widespread blowing dust expected, 
  and travel disruptions will be possible.

* WHERE...Upper Snake River Plain.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday. For the Blowing 
  Dust Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated damage 
  to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings is expected, along 
  with isolated power outages. Loose outdoor objects will be blown 
  around. Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds 
begin. During the high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas 
or around trees, branches, and powerlines. Use caution if you must 
drive, and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel. Drivers of 
high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high 
winds subside.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IDZ052-054-065-140330-
/O.NEW.KPIH.HW.W.0002.260314T1500Z-260315T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260314T0300Z/
Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Lower Snake River Plain-Teton Valley-
Including the cities of Fort Hall, Blackfoot, Ashton, Driggs,
Pocatello, INL, Mud Lake, Craters of the Moon NM, Tetonia,
American Falls, and Shelley
1220 PM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory today, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Warning Saturday, west 
  winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Teton Valley, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, and Lower Snake River 
  Plain.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and 
  outbuildings is expected, along with isolated power outages. Loose 
  outdoor objects will be blown around. Gusty winds could make 
  driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured 
  objects may be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds 
begin. During the high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas 
or around trees, branches, and powerlines. Use caution if you must 
drive, and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel. Drivers of 
high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high 
winds subside.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IDZ051-055>058-062>064-068-140330-
/O.NEW.KPIH.HW.W.0002.260314T1500Z-260315T0300Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Eastern Magic Valley-Southern Hills/Albion
Mountains-Raft River Region-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Blackfoot
Mountains-Caribou Range-Big Hole Mountains-Lost River Valley-
Including the cities of Howe, Almo, Swan Valley, Wayan, Grace,
Oakley, McCammon, Rupert, Holbrook, Henry, Malta, Shoshone, Soda
Springs, Bone, Lava Hot Springs, Rockland, Victor, Arco, Burley,
Albion, Inkom, Downey, Richfield, Mackay, Chilly, Heyburn, and
Carey
1220 PM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Lost River Valley, Big Hole Mountains, Eastern Magic 
  Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, 
  Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, and Southern 
  Hills/Albion Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and 
  outbuildings is expected, along with isolated power outages. Loose 
  outdoor objects will be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds 
begin. During the high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas 
or around trees, branches, and powerlines. Use caution if you must 
drive, and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel. Drivers of 
high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high 
winds subside.

&&

$$

IDZ059>061-140330-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0010.260314T1500Z-260315T0300Z/
Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-Bear River Range-Bear Lake Valley-
Including the cities of Emigration Summit, Thatcher, Georgetown,
Montpelier, Malad, Preston, and St. Charles
1220 PM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, and Franklin/Eastern 
  Oneida Region.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IDZ066-067-069>075-140330-
/O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0010.260314T1500Z-260315T0300Z/
Centennial Mountains - Island Park-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-
Lost River Range-Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys-Frank Church
Wilderness-Sawtooth/Stanley Basin-Sun Valley Region-Big Lost
Highlands/Copper Basin-Wood River Foothills-
Including the cities of Challis, Sun Valley, Copper Basin,
Hailey, Bellevue, Island Park, Ketchum, Edie School, Kilgore,
Dubois, Spencer, Small, Galena, Picabo, Borah Peak, Stanley, and
Clayton
1220 PM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Challis/Pahsimeroi 
  Valleys, Frank Church Wilderness, Lost River Range, 
  Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, Sun Valley Region, Wood River Foothills, 
  Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, and Centennial Mountains - Island 
  Park.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information.

DMH
3 follow-up statements
425 
WWUS75 KPIH 140237
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
837 PM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026

IDZ053-141200-
/O.EXP.KPIH.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260314T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0002.260314T1500Z-260315T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.DU.W.0001.260314T1800Z-260315T0300Z/
Upper Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Idaho Falls, St. Anthony, and Rexburg
837 PM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT 
SATURDAY...

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT 
SATURDAY...

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Warning, 
  widespread blowing dust expected.

* WHERE...Upper Snake River Plain.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday. 
  For the Blowing Dust Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated damage 
  to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings is expected, along 
  with isolated power outages. Loose outdoor objects will be blown 
  around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds 
begin. During the high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas 
or around trees, branches, and powerlines. Use caution if you must 
drive, and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel. Drivers of 
high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high 
winds subside.

&&

$$

IDZ052-054-065-141200-
/O.EXP.KPIH.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260314T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0002.260314T1500Z-260315T0300Z/
Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Lower Snake River Plain-Teton Valley-
Including the cities of Pocatello, Driggs, Ashton, Fort Hall,
Blackfoot, Shelley, Tetonia, Craters of the Moon NM, INL,
American Falls, and Mud Lake
837 PM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT 
SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Teton Valley, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, and Lower Snake River 
  Plain.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and 
  outbuildings is expected, along with isolated power outages. Loose 
  outdoor objects will be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds 
begin. During the high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas 
or around trees, branches, and powerlines. Use caution if you must 
drive, and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel. Drivers of 
high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high 
winds subside.

&&

$$

IDZ051-055>058-062>064-068-141200-
/O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0002.260314T1500Z-260315T0300Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Eastern Magic Valley-Southern Hills/Albion
Mountains-Raft River Region-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Blackfoot
Mountains-Caribou Range-Big Hole Mountains-Lost River Valley-
Including the cities of Downey, Henry, McCammon, Wayan, Holbrook,
Bone, Heyburn, Swan Valley, Oakley, Chilly, Victor, Malta, Grace,
Almo, Howe, Arco, Shoshone, Albion, Burley, Richfield, Soda
Springs, Carey, Rockland, Inkom, Lava Hot Springs, Rupert, and
Mackay
837 PM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Lost River Valley, Big Hole Mountains, Eastern Magic 
  Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, 
  Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, and Southern 
  Hills/Albion Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and 
  outbuildings is expected, along with isolated power outages. Loose 
  outdoor objects will be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds 
begin. During the high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas 
or around trees, branches, and powerlines. Use caution if you must 
drive, and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel. Drivers of 
high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high 
winds subside.

&&

$$

IDZ059>061-141200-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0010.260314T1500Z-260315T0300Z/
Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-Bear River Range-Bear Lake Valley-
Including the cities of Montpelier, Georgetown, Malad, Thatcher,
Emigration Summit, Preston, and St. Charles
837 PM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, and Franklin/Eastern 
  Oneida Region.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IDZ066-067-069>075-141200-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0010.260314T1500Z-260315T0300Z/
Centennial Mountains - Island Park-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-
Lost River Range-Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys-Frank Church
Wilderness-Sawtooth/Stanley Basin-Sun Valley Region-Big Lost
Highlands/Copper Basin-Wood River Foothills-
Including the cities of Kilgore, Challis, Small, Sun Valley,
Copper Basin, Galena, Picabo, Edie School, Stanley, Bellevue,
Spencer, Dubois, Clayton, Ketchum, Borah Peak, Island Park, and
Hailey
837 PM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Challis/Pahsimeroi 
  Valleys, Frank Church Wilderness, Lost River Range, 
  Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, Sun Valley Region, Wood River Foothills, 
  Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, and Centennial Mountains - Island 
  Park.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information.

Wyatt
223 
WWUS75 KPIH 140642
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1242 AM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026

IDZ053-142100-
/O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0002.260314T1500Z-260315T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPIH.DU.W.0001.260314T1800Z-260315T0300Z/
Upper Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of St. Anthony, Rexburg, and Idaho Falls
1242 AM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 
PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM 
MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph expected, with locally higher gusts. For the 
  Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust expected.

* WHERE...Upper Snake River Plain.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM 
  MDT this evening. For the Blowing Dust Warning, from noon today to 
  9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated damage 
  to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings is expected, along 
  with isolated power outages. Loose outdoor objects will be blown 
  around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds 
begin. During the high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas 
or around trees, branches, and powerlines. Use caution if you must 
drive, and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel. Drivers of 
high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high 
winds subside.

&&

$$

IDZ051-052-054>058-062>065-068-142100-
/O.CON.KPIH.HW.W.0002.260314T1500Z-260315T0300Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Lower Snake River Plain-
Eastern Magic Valley-Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River
Region-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Blackfoot Mountains-Caribou
Range-Big Hole Mountains-Teton Valley-Lost River Valley-
Including the cities of INL, Rockland, American Falls, Blackfoot,
Henry, Rupert, Chilly, Swan Valley, Bone, Arco, Lava Hot Springs,
Soda Springs, Howe, Wayan, Inkom, Grace, Oakley, Richfield,
Downey, Fort Hall, Shoshone, Pocatello, Albion, Carey, Craters of
the Moon NM, Burley, Mackay, Mud Lake, Tetonia, Heyburn, Almo,
Holbrook, Malta, Ashton, McCammon, Shelley, Victor, and Driggs
1242 AM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 
PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. 
  Locally higher gusts are possible.

* WHERE...Lost River Valley, Big Hole Mountains, Teton Valley, 
  Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, 
  Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Lower Snake River Plain, Marsh 
  and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, and Southern Hills/Albion 
  Mountains.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and 
  outbuildings is expected, along with isolated power outages. Loose 
  outdoor objects will be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds 
begin. During the high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas 
or around trees, branches, and powerlines. Use caution if you must 
drive, and keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel. Drivers of 
high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high 
winds subside.

&&

$$

IDZ059>061-142100-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0010.260314T1500Z-260315T0300Z/
Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-Bear River Range-Bear Lake Valley-
Including the cities of Malad, Emigration Summit, Montpelier,
Thatcher, St. Charles, Georgetown, and Preston
1242 AM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM 
MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. 
  Gusts up to 65 mph are possible across higher elevations including 
  the Bear River Range.

* WHERE...Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, and Franklin/Eastern 
  Oneida Region.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IDZ066-067-069>075-142100-
/O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0010.260314T1500Z-260315T0300Z/
Centennial Mountains - Island Park-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-
Lost River Range-Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys-Frank Church
Wilderness-Sawtooth/Stanley Basin-Sun Valley Region-Big Lost
Highlands/Copper Basin-Wood River Foothills-
Including the cities of Small, Ketchum, Island Park, Hailey,
Dubois, Stanley, Sun Valley, Bellevue, Edie School, Spencer,
Copper Basin, Challis, Galena, Clayton, Picabo, Kilgore, and
Borah Peak
1242 AM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM 
MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. 
  Gusts up to 75 mph are possible across higher elevations.

* WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Challis/Pahsimeroi 
  Valleys, Frank Church Wilderness, Lost River Range, 
  Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, Sun Valley Region, Wood River Foothills, 
  Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, and Centennial Mountains - Island 
  Park.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information.

JKeyes
412 
WWUS75 KPIH 150244
NPWPIH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
844 PM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026

IDZ053-150345-
/O.EXP.KPIH.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260315T0300Z/
/O.EXP.KPIH.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260315T0300Z/
Upper Snake River Plain-
Including the cities of Idaho Falls, Rexburg, and St. Anthony
844 PM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...BLOWING DUST WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have turned and are now coming from the north. So, visibility 
has improved. Most gusts are between 25 to 45 mph currently. There 
are a few gusts near 50 mph still. Winds will continue to drop off 
rapidly the next couple of hours.

$$

IDZ051-052-054>058-062>065-068-150345-
/O.EXP.KPIH.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260315T0300Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Lower Snake River Plain-
Eastern Magic Valley-Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River
Region-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Blackfoot Mountains-Caribou
Range-Big Hole Mountains-Teton Valley-Lost River Valley-
Including the cities of Albion, Oakley, Tetonia, Arco, Mud Lake,
Rockland, Lava Hot Springs, Shelley, McCammon, Henry, Swan
Valley, Downey, Driggs, Richfield, American Falls, Grace, Rupert,
Mackay, Malta, INL, Howe, Holbrook, Almo, Bone, Shoshone, Inkom,
Heyburn, Blackfoot, Victor, Chilly, Burley, Soda Springs, Carey,
Fort Hall, Ashton, Wayan, Craters of the Moon NM, and Pocatello
844 PM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Winds are still elevated with most gusts between 25 and 45 mph 
currently. There are a few gusts near 50 mph still. Winds will 
continue to drop off rapidly the next couple of hours.

$$

IDZ059>061-066-067-069>075-150345-
/O.EXP.KPIH.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260315T0300Z/
Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region-Bear River Range-Bear Lake Valley-
Centennial Mountains - Island Park-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-
Lost River Range-Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys-Frank Church
Wilderness-Sawtooth/Stanley Basin-Sun Valley Region-Big Lost
Highlands/Copper Basin-Wood River Foothills-
Including the cities of Edie School, Challis, Copper Basin, Sun
Valley, Emigration Summit, Stanley, Bellevue, Picabo, Georgetown,
Borah Peak, Ketchum, Clayton, Island Park, Dubois, Spencer,
Preston, St. Charles, Thatcher, Hailey, Kilgore, Galena, Small,
Montpelier, and Malad
844 PM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Winds are still elevated with most gusts between 25 and 45 mph 
currently. There a few gusts near 50 mph still. Winds will continue 
to drop off rapidly the next couple of hours.

$$

Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information.

Wyatt

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Pocatello, ID wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Mar 13, 11:34 AM MDT, 46 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Strong winds continue through Saturday
  • Periods of light mountain snow will persist through Saturday, primarily above 6000 ft, leading to occasional winter travel conditions on a few area passes.
  • A major warming trend arrives next week. Valley temperatures will likely reach the 70s by mid week, and some areas could see 80 degree highs.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 13, 11:34 AM MDT, 46 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1134 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Strong winds continue through Saturday

- Periods of light mountain snow will persist through Saturday,
  primarily above 6000 ft, leading to occasional winter travel
  conditions on a few area passes.

- A major warming trend arrives next week. Valley temperatures
  will likely reach the 70s by mid week, and some areas could
  see 80 degree highs.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1208 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026

The wind machine remains activated through the next 48 hours.
Winds will be lighter today, with gusts 25-35 mph common across
the area. Higher gusts today will be in the 35-50 mph range,
across higher elevations and most of the Snake Plain and Magic
Valley. We have a WIND ADVISORY for the Snake Plain from late
morning through around sunset. We will see a break in the
wind tonight, but still expect it to be breezy. Winds will
slowly ramp up in the morning, with them peaking in the
afternoon. We may see winds in some areas a bit subdued in the
morning despite strong winds off the surface increasing, and the
pressure gradient tightening. This due to clouds and showers
holding things up a bit. If we can get clearing earlier in the
day, expect high winds sooner. Widespread gusts of 30-55 mph
are forecast. Gusts up to 65 mph are expected across the Snake
Plain, Magic Valley, adjacent bench areas, South Hills/Albion
Mountains, and central mountains. There is a 20-40% chance of
exceeding 75 mph across portions of the central mountains, the
South Hills/Albion Mountains. We will definitely need another
round of WIND ADVISORIES and HIGH WIND WARNINGS for Saturday. We
will hold off until later today to see how we want to arrange
those headlines. As the low races southeast, winds will quickly
turn northwest but remain pretty strong until after midnight.

We are still watching some light precipitation falling across
portions of the central mountains and eastern highlands. Most of
this is falling across the Sawtooths and surrounding ranges,
mountains around Island Park into Yellowstone and Tetons. We
will see an uptick tomorrow as the low races across our area,
but nothing too outlandish in any give 6 hour period. We did
decrease some of the precipitation amounts across the central
mountains, as higher resolution models were producing
unrealistic amounts even with a strong upslope component for
higher ridgelines. We will need to watch tomorrow night as we
will see a convergence band race south, along and east of I-15.
Additional precipitation amounts of 0.20-0.50" are possible in
the eastern and southeast highlands. Higher amounts are possible
along the Wyoming border into the Tetons. The bulk of the
moisture in the central mountains falls from Galena Summit north
and west, where 0.40-1.0" is forecast. There is a 10-30% chance
of over 1.0" to fall across highest peaks and ridgelines.
Additional snowfall will be light, although along the spine of
the Sawtooths and Salmon River Mountains another 12+" is
possible.

By Sunday, a strong ridge builds over the West, leading to high
confidence in a sharp warming trend starting Monday. There is a
55% chance of reaching 70 degrees for highs across the Snake
Plain by Tuesday, and at least a 45% chance of reaching 80
degrees south and west of Blackfoot by Wednesday and Thursday.
Daily record highs will likely be challenged starting Tuesday.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1133 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026

Wind, wind, and more wind. Sounds like a broken record, but the wind
remains the biggest impact to aviation once again today and even
more so tomorrow. We are already seeing gusts of 25-35 kts at DIJ
and IDA and expect PIH, BYI, and SUN to join in with those gusts
sooner rather than later as we approach the early afternoon hours.
As the cold front blows through on Saturday, we are expecting some
precipitation at most of our sites. Temperatures look warm enough to
be all rain on Saturday, but can't rule out some -RASN at DIJ and
SUN where temperatures will be just above 32 degrees. Lower clouds
will move through with the front and precipitation, but the NBM only
shows a 20 to 30 percent chance of MVFR CIGs so will go with SCT
clouds at/near MVFR. The NBM also shows a 20 to 30 percent chance of
MVFR VIS at DIJ, so will hold off on really tanking them for now,
but we do seem a bit more likely to have MVFR conditions there. The
other bit of a wild card will be blowing dust on Saturday. There is
a 60 to 90 percent chance of gusts greater than 48 kts at BYI, PIH,
and IDA on Saturday so we expect to see some blowing dust around IDA
and PIH once again, though impacts of BLDU were minimal on Thursday.
There is a 30 to 50 percent chance of gusts greater than 48 kts at
DIJ and SUN on Saturday.

&&

.PIH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Advisory until 9 PM MDT this evening for IDZ052>054-065.

&&

DISCUSSION...DMH/Keyes
AVIATION...AMM

In the hours before

Local storm report, Mar 13, 10:18 AM MDT, 2 hours 2 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1018 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0200 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 NNE Rockford          43.20N 112.53W
03/12/2026                   Bingham            ID   Public

            Image on social media of roof blown off
            chicken coop and report of fences blown over
            at farm. Time estimated based on peak gusts
            at Blackfoot ARL site and Tilden Flats ITD
            site.

&&

AM

The office that day

Everything else NWS Pocatello, ID issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 12, 8:36 PM MDTWind AdvisoryPIHBannock, Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Fremont, Jefferson and 3 more24 hr
Mar 13, 12:20 PM MDTBlowing Dust WarningPIHBonneville, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison33 hr
Mar 13, 12:20 PM MDTWind AdvisoryPIHBear Lake, Blaine, Butte, Caribou, Clark, Custer and 4 more33 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.