High Wind — Sheridan Foothills, Wyoming

2024-10-05 · Sheridan Foothills, Wyoming

Event narrative

Winds gusted to 59 mph at the Sheridan Airport and 61 mph at Pompey Creek on Interstate 90.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front swept across the Billings Forecast Area during the evening of the 4th and early morning hours of the 5th. Strong pressure rises behind the front resulted in high wind gusts across many areas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1216994. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.