Morgan County storm history

Winds gusts to 55 to 75 mph across Morgan County, including a 77 mph at the Fort Morgan Airport.

A 67 mph wind gust was reported at the Fort Morgan airport.

A 64 mph wind gust was recorded near Wiggins.

A member of the public reported a 66 mph wind gust at 2:02PM.

Wind chills of -15 to -25. The coldest occurring during the morning hours of the 18th.

Wind chill readings dropped to -20 to -30.

Snowfall of up to 4 inches fell across Morgan County. Most of the precipitation fell as rain, limiting the impacts as it never cooled much below 32F. The heaviest snowfall report was in Brush where estimated 4.5 inches of snow fell.

Snowfall in the Brush area was around 4 inches. Also a spotter located in far southern Morgan County received 10.5 inches over the three days (5th-7th).Temperatures hovered around freezing, helping to keep impacts minimal during the storm. Though roads likely were snow covered at…

The Fort Morgan AWOS reported a 59 mph wind gust with a passing shower.

Here's a list of the high wind reports: Fort Morgan 61 MPH at 2255 MST0 4/06, Wiggins Bijou Creek 61 MPH.

Wind chill temperature dropped to -54F in Fort Morgan, with a low of -26F on the morning of the 16th.

Storm totals included 5.2 inches near Gary.

Storm totals included: 8.4 inches near Brush, 6.1 inches in Gary, 5 inches near Hillrose and at Hoyt Beet Dump.

Storm totals ranged from 1 to 4 inches.

During the morning hours on the 23rd, wind chill temperatures ranged from -25F to -35F.

Storm totals ranged from 2 to 5 inches.

Storm totals ranged from 3 to 5 inches.

Wind chill temperatures ranged from -35F to -49F.

Whiteout conditions with blowing and drifting snow. Impassable roads with peak gusts to 55 mph.

Gusty winds produced areas of blowing and drifting snow through the rest of the week. As a result, several roadways remained closed.

Whiteout conditions with blowing and drifting snow. Impassable roads with peak gusts to 55 mph.

Peak wind gusts included 64 mph, 2 miles east-northeast of Wiggins, with 63 mph at Fort Morgan Municipal Airport.

A peak wind gust to 63 mph was observed at Fort Morgan Municipal Airport.

A peak wind gust to 58 mph was measured near Wiggins.

Peak wind gusts included: 74 mph at Fort Morgan Municipal Airport, 68 mph in Fort Morgan, 67 mph near Brush, 65 mph near Wiggins, and 60 mph near Goodrich. Two wildfires, one near Wiggins and the other near Fort Morgan, quickly spread as a result of the high winds.

Grassfires developed in Morgan County, one northwest of Wiggins and another just south of Fort Morgan. The wildfire near Wiggins burned at total of 40 acres. Colorado Department of Transportation issued a high wind restriction for Interstate 76. CO34 was closed for a brief time i…

A peak wind gust to 61 mph was observed at Fort Morgan Municipal Airport.

Peak wind gusts included 58 mph at Fort Morgan Municipal Airport.

Peak wind gusts included: 72 mph at Fort Morgan Municipal Airport; 66 mph near Severance, 63 mph in Nunn and near Wiggins, and 58 mph in Brush.

Storm totals included 4.8 inches in Brush and 4.5 inches in Hillrose, with lesser amounts from 1 to 3 inches elsewhere.

Storm totals ranged from 2 to 4 inches.

Storm totals ranged from 2 to 5 inches.

Peak wind gusts included 67 mph at Fort Morgan Municipal Airport. Power lines were downed in Brush.

Severe to extreme drought classification (D2/D3) through the month of December.

Severe to extreme drought classification (D2/D3) through the month of November.

Storm totals included 5.5 inches near Wiggins, with 4.5 inches near Brush.

Storm totals included: 11.2 inches near Gary; 8 inches around Fort Morgan, with 7 inches near Wiggins.

Peak wind gusts included 65 mph, 2 miles east-northeast of Wiggins, and 62 mph at Fort Morgan Airport.

A peak wind gust of 64 mph was measured at Fort Morgan Municipal Airport.

Peak wind gusts included: 76 mph in Fort Morgan, 62 mph at Fort Morgan Airport and 59 mph, 2 miles east-northeast of Wiggins.

Storm totals up to 4 inches were observed.

Peak wind gusts included 65 mph, 2 miles east-northeast of Wiggins.

Peak wind gusts included 64 mph at Fort Morgan Airport and 58 mph, 2 miles east-northeast of Wiggins.

Storm totals up to 3 inches were measured in Fort Morgan and near Woodrow. Strong wind gusts up to 51 mph caused blowing and drifting snow along with whiteout conditions.

Whiteout conditions due to blowing and drifting snow resulted multiple road closures, as well as the closure of schools, state and federal buildings.

Strong wind gusts and light snow produced areas of blowing and drifting snow, along with poor visibility.