High Wind Warning Issued for Lower Snake River Plain and Teton Valley Through Saturday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a High Wind Warning for several regions in Idaho. This alert follows a Wind Advisory currently in effect for the same areas as a period of intense wind activity moves through the region.

Affected Areas

The following geographic regions are under the alert:

• Arco/Mud Lake Desert
• Lower Snake River Plain
• Teton Valley

Expected Conditions

Weather conditions are expected to escalate over the next 36 hours:

• Friday (Wind Advisory): Southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph are occurring, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph.
• Saturday (High Wind Warning): West winds are forecast to increase to 40 to 50 mph, with dangerous gusts reaching up to 65 mph.

Timeline

• Wind Advisory: Remains in effect until 9:00 PM MDT Friday evening.
• High Wind Warning: Effective from 9:00 AM MDT to 9:00 PM MDT on Saturday, March 14.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas should take the following precautions:

• Secure Property: Secure or bring inside loose outdoor objects before the high winds begin to prevent them from being blown away.
• Safety Outdoors: During the high winds, avoid being outside in forested areas or near trees, branches, and powerlines.
• Driving Safety: Use extra caution if you must drive. Keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel.
• High-Profile Vehicles: Drivers of high-profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until the high winds subside, as these conditions make driving extremely difficult.
• Damage Awareness: Be prepared for isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings, as well as potential power outages.