High Wind — Wet Mountains Between 8500 and 10000 Ft, Colorado

2024-03-02 to 2024-03-03 · Wet Mountains Between 8500 and 10000 Ft, Colorado

Event narrative

There was a wind gust measured of 62 mph at Highlands Ranch.

Wider weather episode

A broad upper level trough moved in from the Pacific Northwest, bringing strong winds to the area along with orographically enhanced snowfall to some areas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1168078. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.