High Wind — East Platte County, Wyoming

2024-12-15 · East Platte County, Wyoming

Event narrative

WYDOT sensor Coleman (WY1), located 13 miles south of Glendo reported this peak wind gust. WYDOT sensor Platte/Converse County Line (WY56) also reported wind gusts in excess of 58 mph during this time.

Wider weather episode

A prolonged and widespread high wind event took place across much of southeast Wyoming from 14 to 16 December.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1220675. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.