High Wind — South Laramie Range, Wyoming

2024-12-28 · South Laramie Range, Wyoming

Event narrative

Frequent gust of 60 to 65 MPH were recorded along Interstate 80 from WYDOT sensors. A maximum gust of 66 MPH from a WYDOT sensor at Wildcat Trail was recorded at 9:52 AM MST on 12/28.

Wider weather episode

A series of upper-level shortwave cause widespread and prolonged high winds across southeast Wyoming from December 28 through December 30.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1221948. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.