High Wind — Debeque To Silt Corridor, Colorado
2023-04-03 · Debeque To Silt Corridor, Colorado
55 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A peak wind gust of 63 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at the Rifle-Garfield County Airport.
Wider weather episode
A strong mid-level jet settled over the Four Corners region ahead of an abnormally cold Pacific system. Windy to very windy conditions occurred across western Colorado ahead of the cold front. Some gusts met high wind criteria, or were greater than 58 mph in the valleys and greater than 75 mph in the mountains.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1080185. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.