Bonners Ferry Wind Speed: 51 MPH

High winds were recorded in parts of the Inland Northwest on Wednesday evening due to a northern cold front. There was a high impact to regions with south oriented ridges and valleys according to the National Weather Service. NWS meteorologist Paul Bos says last night’s weather was a classic pattern of winds. “The real kicker it looks like - we had quite a bit of terrain channeling,” Bos said. “We we cool off at night, we set up inversions - all those winds go through narrow areas. There’s not a lot of room through there and they’re going to accelerate.” A wind advisory was issued just after 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday saying winds were expected around Bonners Ferry Sandpoint, advising drivers of gusty winds.  High impact areas included Bonners Ferry who recorded the highest gusts of 51 mph and Coeur d’Alene Airport at 44 mph/ Nicole Hensley , KXLY. More here. (Facebook photo: BillB found half a tree in his yard when he awoke this morning in Boundary County)

Question: My patio chairs and cushions were spread all over the back lawn this morning, as a result of the wind. Otherwise, we escaped damage. Any reports of wind damage out there?