High Wind — Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, Wyoming
2025-02-22 to 2025-02-25 · Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, Wyoming
72 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Peak gust of 83 mph occurred at the Bordeaux (KBRX) WYDOT site 9 miles south of Wheatland at 2:30 PM and 3:06 PM on February 23rd. Multiple other gusts between 70 and 75 mph were reported in this zone, with this site reporting sustained winds of 40 to 60 mph during this time.
Wider weather episode
This was a long duration, CWA-wide high wind event including nearly every zone in the NWS Cheyenne CWA. Sustained winds between 40 and 60mph were seen, along with gusts over 80mph.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1230115. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.