National Weather ServiceIdahoWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Idaho
The National Weather Service issued 53 wind advisories for Idaho in 2025 and 63 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 11th most of any state. 2026 through September: 51, 14% above the average of 45 for those months in 2008-2025. Lower Snake River Plain was covered most often (364 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Idaho get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Idaho. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 51 |
| 2025 | 53 |
| 2024 | 69 |
| 2023 | 55 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2021 | 64 |
| 2020 | 68 |
| 2019 | 40 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2016 | 59 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2014 | 87 |
| 2013 | 63 |
| 2012 | 92 |
| 2011 | 86 |
| 2010 | 74 |
| 2009 | 64 |
| 2008 | 78 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Idaho get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Idaho?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Snake River Plain | 364 | 52 | June 29, 2026 |
| Upper Snake River Plain | 354 | 54 | June 29, 2026 |
| Eastern Magic Valley | 291 | 54 | June 29, 2026 |
| Western Magic Valley | 217 | 48 | August 22, 2026 |
| Southern Twin Falls County | 197 | 51 | August 22, 2026 |
| Upper Treasure Valley | 163 | 33 | August 22, 2026 |
| Arco/Mud Lake Desert | 155 | 64 | September 13, 2026 |
| Southwest Highlands | 153 | 35 | August 22, 2026 |
| Idaho Palouse | 122 | 28 | September 25, 2026 |
| Owyhee Mountains | 115 | 26 | August 22, 2026 |
| Coeur d'Alene Area | 112 | 19 | May 13, 2026 |
| Orofino/Grangeville Region | 109 | 7 | March 12, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a wind advisory?
A wind advisory means winds strong enough to blow loose objects around and make driving difficult, below high wind warning values. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Idaho.