High Wind — Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Ft, Colorado
2024-12-29 to 2024-12-30 · Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Ft, Colorado
75 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A wind gust of 86 MPH was measured at the Monarch Pass AWOS.
Wider weather episode
A broad upper trough passed through the region the last several days of December, bringing a jet maximum overhead. These strong winds were felt across parts of the area, while minor snow accumulations were noted over the higher terrain.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1227117. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.