High Wind — Shirley Basin, Wyoming

2022-12-21 · Shirley Basin, Wyoming

Event narrative

Estimated wind gust from WYDOT mesonet station Shirley Basin and nearby observations.

Wider weather episode

Multiple periods of strong winds developed across wind-prone areas of southeast Wyoming with a more widespread event on the 21st ahead of a strong frontal boundary. Interstates 80 and 25 were closed to light, high-profile vehicles for multiple periods of time due to strong winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1066446. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.