High Wind — Kit Carson County, Colorado

2022-12-14 · Kit Carson County, Colorado

Event narrative

KITR ASOS reported non-thunderstorm wind gusts over 58 mph during this time with a maximum wind gust of 60 mph at 2:39 PM MST.

Wider weather episode

During the afternoon of December 14th, high winds were observed in East-Central Colorado behind a departing winter weather system that moved towards the Nebraska/South Dakota/Iowa border. The highest non-thunderstorm wind gust recorded in this region was 60 mph. These high winds allowed for blowing snow that reduced visibilities down to a reported 1.75 statute miles. While there were hazardous traveling conditions within the region as a result, no injuries or damage were reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1070857. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.