High Wind — White Mountains, Arizona

2022-11-09 · White Mountains, Arizona

Event narrative

The winds sensor on Greens Peak (at 10118 feet) had peak wind gusts of 58 MPH or higher from 855 AM to 355 PM. The peak wind gust of 65 MPH was measured from 221 to 227 PM. The highway wind sensor on Highway 260 at mile post 378 measured a peak wind gust of 67 MPH at 1013 AM. The gusts were 58 MPH or higher from 723 AM to 305 PM. The Show Low Airport reported high winds from 915 AM to 320 PM. The peak wind gust of 68 MPH was at 155 PM. Broken tree branches (one inch diameter) and shingle damage was reported in Show Low at 1143 AM.

Wider weather episode

A strong Pacific storm system brought high winds to portions of northern Arizona November 9.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1058832. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.