High Wind — Cheyenne County, Colorado

2023-03-16 · Cheyenne County, Colorado

Event narrative

Strong to high winds moved over the eastern half of Cheyenne County producing gusts up to 63 mph briefly. The 63 mph gusts was reported via a Union Pacific Railroad station. Key impacts: high winds and hazardous travel conditions.

Wider weather episode

On the 16th a low pressure system moved over the Rockies bringing light snow and strong to high winds to Colorado Plains. During the early morning hours, high winds impacted eastern portions of Kit Carson and Cheyenne counties while a brief snow squall moved over the Kit Carson and Lincoln County lines.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1087932. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.