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Home Return to list High Wind Watch 0001 Issued by the Pocatello Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-23 17:56:28 586 WWUS75 KPIH 232356 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 456 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 IDZ051>058-062-063-242200- /O.NEW.KPIH.HW.A.0001.260225T1200Z-260226T0300Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain- Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley-Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Blackfoot Mountains-Caribou Range- Including the cities of Grace, Rockland, Albion, Rupert, Shoshone, Pocatello, INL, Carey, St. Anthony, Almo, McCammon, Holbrook, Richfield, Fort Hall, Soda Springs, Inkom, Idaho Falls, American Falls, Heyburn, Oakley, Burley, Craters of the Moon NM, Blackfoot, Downey, Wayan, Lava Hot Springs, Henry, Rexburg, Swan Valley, Bone, Malta, Mud Lake, and Shelley 456 PM MST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Lower Snake River Plain, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, Southern Hills/Albion Mountains, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Isolated damage to trees, powerlines, signs, and outbuildings is possible, along with isolated power outages. Loose outdoor objects could be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Secure loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Drivers of high profile vehicles should consider scheduling travel outside the period of expected high winds. && $$ Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information. AM Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-24 11:42:19 763 WWUS75 KPIH 241741 NPWPIH URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pocatello ID 1041 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 IDZ051>058-062-063-251200- /O.UPG.KPIH.HW.A.0001.260225T1200Z-260226T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0004.260225T1200Z-260226T0300Z/ Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain- Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley-Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Raft River Region-Marsh and Arbon Highlands-Blackfoot Mountains-Caribou Range- Including the cities of American Falls, Wayan, Richfield, Blackfoot, INL, Mud Lake, Idaho Falls, Rupert, Almo, Swan Valley, Lava Hot Springs, Bone, Craters of the Moon NM, Burley, Shoshone, Downey, Shelley, McCammon, Pocatello, Heyburn, Soda Springs, Rockland, Henry, Carey, Inkom, Rexburg, Oakley, Grace, Holbrook, Albion, Malta, Fort Hall, and St. Anthony 1041 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Lower Snake River Plain, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, Southern Hills/Albion Mountains, and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Fresh snow may be lifted by this strong a wind, reducing visibility suddenly to near zero. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IDZ065-251200- /O.NEW.KPIH.WI.Y.0004.260225T1200Z-260226T0300Z/ Teton Valley- Including the cities of Ashton, Tetonia, and Driggs 1041 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Teton Valley. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around. Fresh snow may be lifted by this strong a wind, reducing visibility suddenly to near zero. 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. Messick | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||