High Wind — East Laramie County, Wyoming

2022-04-23 · East Laramie County, Wyoming

Event narrative

WYDOT mesonet station Gun Barrel (KGUN) along US Highway 85 measured maximum wind gust.

Wider weather episode

Strong storm system for late April resulted in heavy snow and high winds for portions of southeast Wyoming. Portions of east-central Wyoming including the Douglas area experienced blizzard conditions for multiple hours on the 23rd as area roadways, including Interstate 25, remain closed due to winter conditions.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1014011. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.