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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Pocatello, ID

March 12, 20269 counties in Idaho

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Salt Lake City I, UT at 00:00Z 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 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Salt Lake City I, UT at 00:00Z on 2026-03-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 99 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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.

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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.

&&

JAM
Local 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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 13, 12:20 PM MDTBlowing Dust WarningPIHBonneville, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison33 hr
Mar 13, 12:20 PM MDTHigh Wind WarningPIHBannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Blaine, Bonneville, Butte and 11 more33 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.