High Wind — Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Colorado
2023-10-01 · Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Colorado
69 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A peak wind gust of 79 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at Douglas Pass.
Wider weather episode
A strong low pressure system and associated cold front moved across the Western Slope. This brought strong and gusty southwest winds to the area. Wind speeds exceeded 58 mph in the valleys with gusts greater than 75 mph across the mountains.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1129114. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.