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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Pocatello, ID
NWS Pocatello, ID issued this wind advisory at Mar 12, 2026, 8:36 PM MDT for 9 counties in Idaho. It took effect at Mar 13, 2026, 11:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 10 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2026, 8:36 PM MDT (02:36 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 13, 2026, 11:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Mar 13, 2026, 9:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pocatello, ID
Counties Bannock County, ID, Bingham County, ID, Bonneville County, ID, Butte County, ID, Fremont County, ID, Jefferson County, ID, Madison County, ID, Power County, ID, Teton County, ID
The radar
The Pocatello radar (KSFX), 63 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:36 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Salt Lake City I, UT (KSLC), launched 00:00Z, 2.6 hours before the alert went out and 300 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 3161 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 65 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 99 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 205 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
705 WWUS75 KPIH 130236 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 836 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026 IDZ052>054-065-131200- /O.EXP.KPIH.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260313T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0009.260313T1700Z-260314T0300Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-Lower Snake River Plain-Teton Valley- Including the cities of American Falls, Mud Lake, Rexburg, Driggs, INL, St. Anthony, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Fort Hall, Blackfoot, Tetonia, Ashton, and Shelley 836 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Teton Valley, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Friday. * 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. && $$ IDZ056-130345- /O.EXP.KPIH.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260313T0300Z/ Southern Hills/Albion Mountains- Including the cities of Almo and Albion 836 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... The strongest winds are over for the night. Therefore the high wind warning is allowed to expire. $$ IDZ051-055-057-058-062-067-068-070-130345- /O.EXP.KPIH.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260313T0300Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Eastern Magic Valley-Raft River Region-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Blackfoot Mountains-Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands-Lost River Valley-Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys- Including the cities of Grace, Howe, Lava Hot Springs, Chilly, Henry, Malta, Challis, Heyburn, Downey, Carey, Oakley, Small, Arco, Mackay, Rockland, Edie School, Bone, Rupert, Soda Springs, Inkom, Richfield, Dubois, McCammon, Burley, Shoshone, Holbrook, and Spencer 836 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... The strongest winds are over for the night. Therefore the high wind warning is allowed to expire. $$ Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information. 13
3 follow-up statements
128 WWUS75 KPIH 130713 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 113 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026 IDZ052>054-065-140300- /O.CON.KPIH.WI.Y.0009.260313T1700Z-260314T0300Z/ Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-Lower Snake River Plain-Teton Valley- Including the cities of Shelley, Idaho Falls, Tetonia, St. Anthony, Driggs, Mud Lake, Craters of the Moon NM, Ashton, Fort Hall, INL, Blackfoot, Pocatello, Rexburg, and American Falls 113 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Teton Valley, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information. JKeyes
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
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
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind advisory 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 wind advisory went out at Mar 12, 5:04 PM MDT, 3 hours 32 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Damaging wind gusts and patchy blowing dust will continue through the evening, with a second surge of strong winds for 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 12, 5:04 PM MDT, 3 hours 32 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pocatello ID 504 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Damaging wind gusts and patchy blowing dust will continue through the evening, with a second surge of strong winds for 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 133 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026 A significant, prolonged wind event remains the primary concern across East Idaho today through Saturday as strong west-to- northwest flow aloft mixes down to lower elevations. Current observations indicate that the HIGH WIND WARNING and WIND ADVISORY are well placed with gusts approaching or exceeding 60 mph in places. A few ITD cameras show intermittent blowing dust, but the lack of widespread visibility restrictions have kept the impact localized for now, mainly north and east of Idaho Falls. Patchy blowing dust has been added to the grids through the evening as winds are expected to peak late this afternoon. The winds will subside late this evening, but are expected to remain gusty and just below advisory levels for the Snake Plain through Friday morning. Expect another ramp-up in winds during the day Friday, though not quite to today's intensity. Additional WIND ADVISORIES will likely be required once current headlines expire. Looking ahead to Saturday, a second strong surge in winds is forecast to produce winds that may approach or exceed today's values. Probabilistic guidance shows a 60-85% chance of maximum gusts exceeding 55 mph for nearly the entire Snake River Plain on Saturday. A few locations could approach or exceed 70 mph based on the latest guidance. Have added another round of patchy blowing dust to the forecast for Saturday given the similarity to today. Expect additional WIND ADVISORIES and/or HIGH WIND WARNINGS. The persistent westerly flow will continue to produce periods of light mountain snow across the central mountains and eastern highlands through Saturday. While NBM liquid precipitation totals range from 0.50-1.25" across the region, most of this should be concentrated to the higher mountain ranges north of the Wood River region. Continued the trend of paring back the heaviest precipitation in the forecast where the higher resolution models appear to be overdoing the orographic assent and unrealistic totals. Further east, the liquid totals for the eastern highlands should still range 0.30-0.80", highest across the Big Hole Range and north along the Wyoming border to the Centennials. Snow totals for backcountry peaks range as high as 6-9" but most major roadways including passes should be much less with minimal travel impacts. Will continue to hold off on any winter related headlines for now. 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 /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 502 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026 Wind continues to be the most impactful piece of our weather today with gusts still ranging from 30-40 kts at PIH, IDA, and DIJ for the next several hours. These winds have brought some lower clouds to PIH with CIGs just at/very near MVFR conditions and brief bouts of 6SM HZ thanks to some light BLDU. Winds will gradually diminish a bit tonight, but still remain breezy. They will kick back in again on Friday afternoon with gusts a bit lighter than today, but still around 25-35kts at all sites. We have stayed dry for the most part today, but showers still show on radar around DIJ, so will keep the VCSH/PROB30 in the TAF for the next few hours. Models continue to show about a 20-40 percent chance of showers at DIJ tomorrow, so the TEMPO and VCSH will continue in the early morning hours. && .PIH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Wind Advisory until 9 PM MDT this evening for IDZ051-055-057- 058-062-067-068-070. High Wind Warning until 9 PM MDT this evening for IDZ052>054- 056-065. && DISCUSSION...DMH AVIATION...AMM
In the hours before
Local storm report, Mar 12, 2:59 PM MDT, 5 hours 37 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
259 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0215 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Challis 44.50N 114.23W
03/12/2026 M57 MPH Custer ID Trained Spotter
Station Elevation: 5200 ft.
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JAMLocal storm report, Mar 12, 7:20 PM MDT, 1 hour 16 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
720 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0519 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 NNE Idaho Falls 43.52N 112.02W
03/12/2026 M75 MPH Bonneville ID Public
REPORTED AT BONNEVILLE COUNTY LANDFILL.
0400 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 WSW Craters of Moon 43.41N 113.63W
03/12/2026 M70 MPH Butte ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 3021 D6 Tom Cat Summit
US-20.
1239 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 NW Idaho Falls 43.52N 112.07W
03/12/2026 M70 MPH Bonneville ID ASOS
ASOS station KIDA Idaho Falls Regional
Airport.
0100 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 9 SSW Mud Lake 43.72N 112.53W
03/12/2026 M67 MPH Jefferson ID Mesonet
Mesonet station ROV 9 SSW Mud Lake.
0345 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 NNW Taber 43.36N 112.64W
03/12/2026 M66 MPH Bingham ID Mesonet
Mesonet station ITDC4 D5 Tilden Flats US-26.
0350 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 W Taber 43.32N 112.69W
03/12/2026 M65 MPH Bingham ID Mesonet
Mesonet station TAB 3 W Taber.
0210 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 SSE Bone 43.27N 111.78W
03/12/2026 M64 MPH Bingham ID Mesonet
Mesonet station PC622 Long Valley Rd.
0715 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 E Clementsville 43.86N 111.28W
03/12/2026 M63 MPH Teton ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 8975 D6 River Rim ID-33.
0840 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NNW Craters of Moon 43.43N 113.54W
03/12/2026 M63 MPH Butte ID Mesonet
Mesonet station SOCRA Craters Of The Moon.
1225 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 12 SE Butte City 43.50N 113.05W
03/12/2026 M63 MPH Butte ID Mesonet
Mesonet station RWM INL Radioactive Waste
Mgmt.
1000 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 NNW Ozone 43.43N 111.86W
03/12/2026 M63 MPH Bonneville ID Mesonet
Mesonet station PC219 Galbraith.
1245 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 13 NE Atomic City 43.59N 112.65W
03/12/2026 M63 MPH Bingham ID Mesonet
Mesonet station EBR INL Materials Fuels
Complex.
0840 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 SSW Clementsville 43.81N 111.42W
03/12/2026 M62 MPH Madison ID Mesonet
Mesonet station PC141 Canyon Creek.
0100 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 14 NE Atomic City 43.55N 112.59W
03/12/2026 M62 MPH Bingham ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 3672 D6 Telegraph Hill
US-20.
0100 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NNE Clementsville 43.88N 111.36W
03/12/2026 M61 MPH Teton ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 2979 D6 Botts ID-33.
0545 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 6 NW Atomic City 43.51N 112.89W
03/12/2026 M61 MPH Butte ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 3699 D6 INL Puzzle
US-20/US-26.
1130 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 11 SE Poplar 43.53N 111.50W
03/12/2026 M61 MPH Bonneville ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 3673 D6 Antelope Flats
US-26.
1015 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NE Terreton 43.84N 112.42W
03/12/2026 M60 MPH Jefferson ID Mesonet
Mesonet station TER 1 NE Terreton.
1215 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 SSE Roberts 43.65N 112.10W
03/12/2026 M60 MPH Jefferson ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 3306 D6 Osgood I-15.
1245 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 SW Lund 42.63N 111.92W
03/12/2026 M60 MPH Caribou ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 2989 D5 Fish Creek Summit
US-30.
0130 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 16 W Osgood 43.55N 112.42W
03/12/2026 M60 MPH Bonneville ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 8419 D6 Kettle Butte US-20.
0210 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 E Alton 42.23N 111.11W
03/12/2026 M60 MPH Bear Lake ID Mesonet
Mesonet station PC624 Alpon East.
1235 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 20 ESE Craters of Moon 43.29N 113.18W
03/12/2026 M59 MPH Butte ID Mesonet
Mesonet station BIG Coxs Well.
0100 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 11 W Osgood 43.55N 112.33W
03/12/2026 M59 MPH Bonneville ID Mesonet
Mesonet station KET Kettle Butte.
0200 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 WSW Poplar 43.61N 111.71W
03/12/2026 M59 MPH Bonneville ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 3300 D6 Ririe US-26.
1245 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 NE Osgood 43.59N 112.08W
03/12/2026 M58 MPH Bonneville ID Mesonet
Mesonet station OSGI 2 NE Osgood.
1240 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 11 N Rose 43.41N 112.37W
03/12/2026 M58 MPH Bingham ID Mesonet
Mesonet station DVI04307 Rising River.
0140 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SE Pebble 42.74N 112.01W
03/12/2026 M57 MPH Caribou ID Mesonet
Mesonet station PC133 Pebble.
1145 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 8 ESE Berenice 43.81N 112.84W
03/12/2026 M57 MPH Butte ID Mesonet
Mesonet station ITDD3 D6 Junction Summit
ID-22/ID-33.
0120 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 12 E Howe 43.78N 112.76W
03/12/2026 M57 MPH Butte ID Mesonet
Mesonet station SAN 12 E Howe.
0100 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 9 E Butte City 43.62N 113.06W
03/12/2026 M56 MPH Butte ID Mesonet
Mesonet station DEA Dead Man Canyon.
0210 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 12 NW Atomic City 43.55N 113.01W
03/12/2026 M56 MPH Butte ID Mesonet
Mesonet station LOS Lost River Rest Area.
0545 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 ENE Howe 43.78N 112.98W
03/12/2026 M56 MPH Butte ID Mesonet
Mesonet station HOW 1 ENE Howe.
1245 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NW Idaho Falls 43.50N 112.05W
03/12/2026 M56 MPH Bonneville ID Mesonet
Mesonet station IDA 1 NW Idaho Falls.
1255 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 ESE Blackfoot 43.19N 112.33W
03/12/2026 M56 MPH Bingham ID Mesonet
Mesonet station BLK 1 ESE Blackfoot.
0215 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 W Firth 43.30N 112.27W
03/12/2026 M56 MPH Bingham ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 2978 D5 Blackfoot Rest Area
I-15.
0250 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 WSW Lindsayville 42.40N 111.48W
03/12/2026 M56 MPH Bear Lake ID Mesonet
Mesonet station PC215 Bartlett Lake.
1145 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 SW Hamer 43.87N 112.26W
03/12/2026 M55 MPH Jefferson ID Mesonet
Mesonet station TRTI 5 SW Hamer.
0715 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 6 SE Albion 42.35N 113.52W
03/12/2026 M55 MPH Cassia ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 2983 D4 Conner Summit ID-77.
1255 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 7 S Howe 43.68N 113.01W
03/12/2026 M55 MPH Butte ID Mesonet
Mesonet station BAS Base of Howe Peak.
0230 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 NNW Shelley 43.43N 112.14W
03/12/2026 M55 MPH Bonneville ID Mesonet
Mesonet station SHLI 4 NNW Shelley.
0254 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 14 S Craters of Moon 43.23N 113.57W
03/12/2026 M55 MPH Blaine ID Mesonet
Mesonet station PBUI1 Potter Butte.
0115 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 NNE Driggs 43.75N 111.10W
03/12/2026 M54 MPH Teton ID AWOS
AWOS station KDIJ Driggs-Reed Memorial
Airport.
0105 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 N Roberts 43.74N 112.13W
03/12/2026 M54 MPH Jefferson ID Mesonet
Mesonet station ROB 1 N Roberts.
0130 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 11 WSW Monteview 43.86N 112.73W
03/12/2026 M54 MPH Butte ID Mesonet
Mesonet station LOF INL Specific
Manufacturing.
0100 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NW Idaho Falls 43.50N 112.06W
03/12/2026 M54 MPH Bonneville ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 8466 D6 Idaho Falls I-15.
0200 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 WSW Poplar 43.61N 111.70W
03/12/2026 M54 MPH Bonneville ID Mesonet
Mesonet station RRII 1 WSW Poplar.
0315 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 ENE Richfield 43.06N 114.13W
03/12/2026 M53 MPH Lincoln ID Mesonet
Mesonet station RIC 1 ENE Richfield.
0130 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 7 S Hamer 43.83N 112.20W
03/12/2026 M53 MPH Jefferson ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 3704 D6 Sage Junction I-15.
1220 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 9 NW Atomic City 43.53N 112.95W
03/12/2026 M53 MPH Butte ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 690 INL Central Facilities.
0240 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 6 SE Poplar 43.56N 111.60W
03/12/2026 M53 MPH Bonneville ID Mesonet
Mesonet station PC134 Moss Avery.
0519 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 6 SW Victor 43.54N 111.20W
03/12/2026 M53 MPH Bonneville ID Mesonet
Mesonet station PCRI1 6 SW Victor.
0130 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 WSW Cold Water 42.61N 113.15W
03/12/2026 M52 MPH Power ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 2248 D5 Coldwater I-86.
1049 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NW Rexburg 43.83N 111.80W
03/12/2026 M52 MPH Madison ID ASOS
ASOS station KRXE Rexburg-Madison Airport.
1100 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Thornton 43.76N 111.85W
03/12/2026 M52 MPH Madison ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 8472 D6 Thornton US-20.
1000 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 9 NW Small 44.31N 112.52W
03/12/2026 M52 MPH Clark ID Mesonet
Mesonet station PC371 Medicine Lodge.
0347 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 17 W Aberdeen 42.99N 113.18W
03/12/2026 M51 MPH Power ID Mesonet
Mesonet station CYFI1 17 W Aberdeen.
0130 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 8 N Malad City 42.31N 112.24W
03/12/2026 M51 MPH Oneida ID Mesonet
Mesonet station PC497 Station Canyon.
0320 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 12 NNW Atomic City 43.59N 112.94W
03/12/2026 M51 MPH Butte ID Mesonet
Mesonet station GRI INL INTEC/Grid 3.
1000 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NW Ucon 43.60N 111.96W
03/12/2026 M51 MPH Bonneville ID Mesonet
Mesonet station ITDC1 D6 Ucon US-20.
0215 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 NNW Sterling 43.08N 112.78W
03/12/2026 M51 MPH Bingham ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 2250 D5 Sterling ID-39.
0320 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 WSW Goshen 43.30N 112.12W
03/12/2026 M51 MPH Bingham ID Mesonet
Mesonet station PC589 Goshen.
0355 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NE Aberdeen 42.95N 112.82W
03/12/2026 M51 MPH Bingham ID Mesonet
Mesonet station ABE 1 NE Aberdeen.
0230 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SSE Bloomington 42.18N 111.40W
03/12/2026 M51 MPH Bear Lake ID Mesonet
Mesonet station ITDD6 D5 Bloomington US-89.
1250 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 E Lava Hot Springs 42.62N 111.95W
03/12/2026 M51 MPH Bannock ID Mesonet
Mesonet station PC120 Fish Creek.
1145 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 ENE Chester 44.01N 111.54W
03/12/2026 M50 MPH Fremont ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 10817 D6 Fall River US-20.
0235 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 12 NW Atomic City 43.58N 112.97W
03/12/2026 M50 MPH Butte ID Mesonet
Mesonet station TRA INL Reactor Tech
Complex.
0541 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 S Michaud 42.92N 112.57W
03/12/2026 M49 MPH Power ID ASOS
ASOS station KPIH Pocatello Regional
Airport.
1150 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 WNW Camas 44.01N 112.24W
03/12/2026 M49 MPH Jefferson ID Mesonet
Mesonet station HAM 1 WNW Camas.
1200 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NW Camas 44.01N 112.23W
03/12/2026 M49 MPH Jefferson ID Mesonet
Mesonet station ITDE3 D6 Camas I-15.
1000 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 NNE Grace 42.65N 111.71W
03/12/2026 M49 MPH Caribou ID Mesonet
Mesonet station PC625 Soda Point.
0546 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 NE Chesterfield 42.90N 111.83W
03/12/2026 M49 MPH Caribou ID Mesonet
Mesonet station PCNI1 Pole Canyon.
0345 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NE Aberdeen 42.95N 112.82W
03/12/2026 M49 MPH Bingham ID Mesonet
Mesonet station SOABE Aberdeen.
1200 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 E Montpelier 42.32N 111.22W
03/12/2026 M49 MPH Bear Lake ID Mesonet
Mesonet station PC506 Sheep Creek Hills.
0230 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 8 SW Downey 42.34N 112.23W
03/12/2026 M48 MPH Oneida ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 3010 D5 Malad Summit I-15.
0225 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 6 NW Minidoka 42.80N 113.59W
03/12/2026 M48 MPH Minidoka ID Mesonet
Mesonet station MIN 6 NW Minidoka.
0410 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 WNW Soda Springs 42.67N 111.65W
03/12/2026 M48 MPH Caribou ID Mesonet
Mesonet station PC361 Mullen.
0200 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 NW Pocatello 42.90N 112.50W
03/12/2026 M48 MPH Bannock ID Mesonet
Mesonet station FW4083 2 NW Pocatello.
0515 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 NNE Sugar City 43.90N 111.74W
03/12/2026 M47 MPH Madison ID Mesonet
Mesonet station SUG 2 NNE Sugar City.
1115 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 E Rigby 43.68N 111.88W
03/12/2026 M47 MPH Jefferson ID Mesonet
Mesonet station RGBI 2 E Rigby.
1240 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 SW Camas 43.96N 112.26W
03/12/2026 M47 MPH Jefferson ID Mesonet
Mesonet station PC136 Refuge.
0115 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 SE Palisades 43.33N 111.20W
03/12/2026 M47 MPH Bonneville ID Mesonet
Mesonet station ITDE5 D6 Palisades Dam
US-26.
0345 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 WSW Gannett 43.33N 114.28W
03/12/2026 M47 MPH Blaine ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 3020 D4 Timmerman Hill
ID-75.
0215 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 6 WSW Victor 43.57N 111.22W
03/12/2026 M46 MPH Teton ID Mesonet
Mesonet station ITDE6 D6 Pine Creek Pass
ID-31.
0700 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 SSW Sugar City 43.85N 111.77W
03/12/2026 M46 MPH Madison ID Mesonet
Mesonet station RXGI 2 SSW Sugar City.
0300 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 SSW Ashton 44.02N 111.47W
03/12/2026 M46 MPH Fremont ID Mesonet
Mesonet station AHTI 3 SSW Ashton.
0550 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NNE Challis 44.52N 114.22W
03/12/2026 M46 MPH Custer ID ASOS
ASOS station KLLJ Challis Airport.
0125 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 18 NNE Berenice 44.07N 112.84W
03/12/2026 M46 MPH Clark ID Mesonet
Mesonet station BLU Blue Dome.
0500 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NW Niter 42.52N 111.74W
03/12/2026 M46 MPH Caribou ID Mesonet
Mesonet station GREI 1 NW Niter.
0100 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SSE Arco 43.62N 113.30W
03/12/2026 M46 MPH Butte ID Mesonet
Mesonet station ARCSO Arco.
1040 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 W Iona 43.53N 111.96W
03/12/2026 M46 MPH Bonneville ID Mesonet
Mesonet station GW5938 2 W Iona.
0215 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SW Gibson 43.07N 112.43W
03/12/2026 M46 MPH Bingham ID Mesonet
Mesonet station FTHI 1 SW Gibson.
0345 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 ENE Fort Hall 43.03N 112.41W
03/12/2026 M46 MPH Bingham ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 8436 D5 Fort Hall I-15.
1215 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 SW Alton 42.19N 111.20W
03/12/2026 M46 MPH Bear Lake ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 8831 D5 Rocky Point US-30.
1200 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 NNW Arimo 42.58N 112.19W
03/12/2026 M46 MPH Bannock ID Mesonet
Mesonet station ITDC6 D5 Marsh Valley I-15.
0500 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 11 N Shoshone 43.10N 114.37W
03/12/2026 M45 MPH Lincoln ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 3006 D4 Kinsey Butte ID-75.
0544 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 N Owinza 42.97N 114.06W
03/12/2026 M45 MPH Lincoln ID Mesonet
Mesonet station ROCI1 5 N Owinza.
0310 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 WNW Chesterfield 42.88N 111.93W
03/12/2026 M45 MPH Caribou ID Mesonet
Mesonet station PC364 Chesterfield
Reservoir.
0500 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 5 SSW Henry 42.83N 111.55W
03/12/2026 M45 MPH Caribou ID Mesonet
Mesonet station ITDE1 D5 Blackfoot River
Bridge ID-34.
0415 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 14 N Freedom 43.18N 111.05W
03/12/2026 M45 MPH Bonneville ID AWOS
AWOS station K46U Alpine Airport.
0115 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 WSW Geneva 42.33N 111.14W
03/12/2026 M45 MPH Bear Lake ID Mesonet
Mesonet station ITDE2 D5 Geneva Summit
US-89.
0345 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 WNW Sharon 42.36N 111.50W
03/12/2026 M45 MPH Bear Lake ID Mesonet
Mesonet station ITDD4 D5 Emigration Canyon
ID-36.
0230 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 ENE Pocatello 42.89N 112.43W
03/12/2026 M45 MPH Bannock ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 3014 D5 Pocatello I-15.
0445 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 W Lava Hot Springs 42.62N 112.09W
03/12/2026 M45 MPH Bannock ID Mesonet
Mesonet station 8434 D5 Topaz US-30.
0125 PM Blowing Dust 4 SSE Roberts 43.66N 112.11W
03/12/2026 Jefferson ID Public
Blowing Dust has forced a closure of
Interstate 15 between Idaho Falls and SH-33.
0225 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 5 S Roberts 43.65N 112.14W
03/12/2026 Jefferson ID Public
Power line down. Report via Facebook.
0130 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 WNW Ammon 43.49N 112.00W
03/12/2026 Bonneville ID Public
Tree down on top of vehicle.
0137 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 S Idaho Falls 43.47N 112.03W
03/12/2026 Bonneville ID Local Official
Power lines and tree down near Tautphaus
Park. Power outage.
0200 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 8 ESE Poplar 43.56N 111.55W
03/12/2026 Bonneville ID Emergency Mngr
Truck and trailer flipped over US-26.
0300 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 WNW Idaho Falls 43.49N 112.05W
03/12/2026 Bonneville ID Newspaper
Tree downed. Time estimated.
0300 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 SSE Idaho Falls 43.48N 112.03W
03/12/2026 Bonneville ID Newspaper
Tree and power pole down. Time estimated.
0300 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 ESE Idaho Falls 43.49N 112.03W
03/12/2026 Bonneville ID Newspaper
Tree down. Time estimated.
0508 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg Shelley 43.38N 112.13W
03/12/2026 Bingham ID Utility Company
Power outages around Shelley affecting
approximately 100 customers.
&&Local storm report, Mar 12, 8:08 PM MDT, 28 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
808 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1247 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 17 WSW Marion 42.17N 114.20W
03/12/2026 M65 MPH Cassia ID Mesonet
Mesonet station CRII1 Cotton Ridge.
0400 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 WSW Ammon 43.47N 112.01W
03/12/2026 Bonneville ID Public
At least 4 residences with fence damage.
Time estimated.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Pocatello, ID issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 12:20 PM MDT | Blowing Dust Warning | PIH | Bonneville, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison | 33 hr |
| Mar 13, 12:20 PM MDT | High Wind Warning | PIH | Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Blaine, Bonneville, Butte and 11 more | 33 hr |
| Mar 13, 12:20 PM MDT | Wind Advisory | PIH | Bear Lake, Blaine, Butte, Caribou, Clark, Custer and 4 more | 33 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.