High Wind — Absaroka Mountains, Wyoming

2022-02-11 · Absaroka Mountains, Wyoming

Event narrative

Winds were sustained over 50 mph along the Chief Joseph Highway. A mesonet anemometer recorded a maximum wind gust of 89 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 1006447. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.