An intense surface low pressure system moved from west to east along the Southern British Columbia border and dragged a cold front through as well. The resulting high winds brought about substantial damage across North Idaho....and resulted in widespread power outages and is noted as the most damage seen by Avista utilities from a natural disaster in its 126-year history with an estimated 180,000 Avista utilities customers without power at peak after the windstorm. One indirect fatality from the storm was reported in North Idaho. A state disaster declaration prepared for the four Idaho counties of Benewah, Bonner, Boundary and Kootenai included an initial damage estimate of $2.6 million.

High Wind in LEWIS AND SOUTHERN NEZ PERCE, IDAHO
From 17-NOV-15 11:00:00 to 17-NOV-15 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported a wind gust of 60 mph 5 miles north of Mohler, Idaho.

High Wind in COEUR D'ALENE AREA, IDAHO
From 17-NOV-15 12:00:00 to 17-NOV-15 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A member of broadcast media reported that Kootenai County dispatch reported 10 downed trees and five power lines in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho.

High Wind in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 17-NOV-15 13:00:00 to 17-NOV-15 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 101.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station 5 miles west of Colburn, Id reported a wind gust of 101mph.

High Wind in COEUR D'ALENE AREA, IDAHO
From 17-NOV-15 12:00:00 to 17-NOV-15 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station 2 miles northwest of Huetter, Idaho reported a wind gust of 67 mph.

High Wind in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 17-NOV-15 13:00:00 to 17-NOV-15 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported numerous trees down and power out for numerous customers in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. In addition US95 was shut down earlier due to a downed tree.

High Wind in LEWIS AND SOUTHERN NEZ PERCE, IDAHO
From 17-NOV-15 14:00:00 to 17-NOV-15 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Mission Creek RAWS 4 miles northwest of Winchester, Idaho reported a wind gust of 65 mph.

High Wind in IDAHO PALOUSE, IDAHO
From 17-NOV-15 14:00:00 to 17-NOV-15 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A member of broadcast media reported a semi blown over on Highway 95 bnetween Plummer and Coeur d' Alene, Idaho on social media.

High Wind in CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 17-NOV-15 13:00:00 to 17-NOV-15 23:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Magee Peak RAWS 13 miles east southeast from Bayview, Idaho reported a wind gust of 82 mph.

High Wind in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 17-NOV-15 12:00:00 to 17-NOV-15 23:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The mesonet station at Cocolala, Idaho reported a 60 mph windgust. Additionally the windstorm resulted in an indirect fatality for an elderly man who died from hypothermia in Bonner County.

High Wind in IDAHO PALOUSE, IDAHO
From 17-NOV-15 13:00:00 to 17-NOV-15 23:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported roof shingles torn off and tree limbs down 3 miles north northeast of Worley, Idaho.

High Wind in COEUR D'ALENE AREA, IDAHO
From 17-NOV-15 13:00:00 to 17-NOV-15 23:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The mesonet station 7 miles north northwest of Worley, Idaho reported a wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 17-NOV-15 16:00:00 to 17-NOV-15 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A 22 year old was injured following a tree falling on his car 5 miles south southwest of Spirit Lake, Idaho. It was reported via the sheriff twitter account.

High Wind in LEWISTON AREA, IDAHO
From 17-NOV-15 13:00:00 to 17-NOV-15 23:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The mesonet station 2 miles north northeast of Reubens, Idaho reported a wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in IDAHO PALOUSE, IDAHO
From 17-NOV-15 00:00:00 to 17-NOV-15 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The mesonet station 2 miles southeast of Viola, Idaho reported a wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 17-NOV-15 00:00:00 to 17-NOV-15 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The mesonet 7 miles northeast of Harvard, Idaho reported a wind gust of 61 mph.

High Wind in LEWIS AND SOUTHERN NEZ PERCE, IDAHO
From 17-NOV-15 00:00:00 to 17-NOV-15 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The mesonet station 3 mile south southwest of Genesee, Idaho reported a wind gust of 62 mph.