High Wind — Central Laramie County, Wyoming

2025-01-23 · Central Laramie County, Wyoming

Event narrative

Frequent gusts between 55 and 60 MPH recorded at the Bear Creek WYDOT sensor along Interstate 25. The maximum gust was 62 MPH and occurred at 11:02 PM MST on the 23rd.

Wider weather episode

An incoming cold front lead to a strong pressure gradient over much of southeast Wyoming. This lead to high winds in the usual wind prone areas as well as some adjacent areas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1224361. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.