High Wind — Larimer & Boulder Counties Between 6000 & 9000 Feet, Colorado

2023-02-20 · Larimer & Boulder Counties Between 6000 & 9000 Feet, Colorado

Event narrative

Peak wind gusts included: 86 mph, 4 miles east-northeast of Nederland; 80 mph, 5 miles north of Meeker Park, and 76 mph near Pinecliffe.

Wider weather episode

Very intense winds spread across the Front Range mountains and foothills. Peak wind gusts included: 100 mph near Georgetown, 94 mph near Empire, 83 mph, 3 miles southwest of Rocky Flats; 88 mph near Crisman, 86 mph, 4 miles east-northeast of Nederland; 84 mph at the Breckenridge Ski Resort Summit, 80 mph, 5 miles north of Meeker Park, 78 mph at the Niwot Ridge Saddle, 76 mph near Pinecliffe, and 75 mph at Berthoud Pass.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1083435. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.