High Wind — Washington County, Colorado

2025-03-04 · Washington County, Colorado

Event narrative

The peak wind speed at the Akron airport reach 58 degrees. Given the limited observations and the strong near by winds, is reasonable wind topped 58 mph across a good part of Washington Country.

Wider weather episode

A storm system developed over the Central Plains and brought strong winds to the eastern plains and snow to the mountains/Palmer Divide which produced snow covered roads. The storm system was slightly weaker and formed farther east then forecasted, resulting in less precipitation and warmer temperatures that produce mainly rain over the plains. The strongest winds were found over the plains where southern Lincoln County saw a wind gust to 81 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1231133. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.