High Wind — Wind River Basin, Wyoming

2022-02-11 · Wind River Basin, Wyoming

Event narrative

The ASOS at Central Wyoming Regional Airport in Riverton measured a maximum wind gust of 64 mph.

Wider weather episode

A cold front moved across central Wyoming and brought high wind to portions of the area. The strongest wind gusts were along Chief Joseph Highway where a maximum gust of 89 mph was recorded. Wind gusts greater than 60 mph were also reported in Fremont and Johnson counties.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1006445. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.