High Wind — Natrona County Lower Elevations, Wyoming

2023-03-14 to 2023-03-15 · Natrona County Lower Elevations, Wyoming

Event narrative

High wind occurred mainly along the south side of Casper, with a maximum wind gust of 73 mph along Wyoming Boulevard. The Natrona County airport had a maximum wind gust of 59 mph.

Wider weather episode

A fast-moving system moved across Wyoming and brought locally heavy snow and high wind. Locally heavy snow fell in the Tetons and Wyoming Ranges, with 14 and 12 inches of new snow respectively. Over South Pass, snow combined with wind gusting to almost 100 mph to bring white out conditions and closure of Highway 28 over the Wind River Mountains. High wind occurred in the vicinity of Casper and Lander as well, with wind gusts over 70 in both locations.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1089147. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.