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

2024-05-06 · Larimer & Boulder Counties Between 6000 & 9000 Feet, Colorado

Event narrative

Here are some of stronger wind gusts: 3 miles south-southwest Boulder 80 mph, 1 mile northeast Crisman 76 mph, 4 miles east-northeast Nederland 74 mph, and at Wondervu 72 mph.

Wider weather episode

Strong winds develop during the morning hours of May 6th. The strong winds persisted for much of the day and decrease over the Denver area and lower foothills. Meanwhile, over the higher foothills and mountains, the strong winds persisted through the day and into the evening as well. An area across southern Denver and into northern Douglas Counties saw a blast of strong winds to 75 mph during the early morning hours of May 6th, which caused damage minor damage to 10 planes and major damage to 2 planes at the Centennial Airport.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1166104. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.