High Wind — Laramie Valley, Wyoming

2025-03-17 · Laramie Valley, Wyoming

Event narrative

Winds gusts of 59 MPH reported at Herrick Lane WYDOT site.

Wider weather episode

Southeast Wyoming experienced one of its biggest wind events of the season with strong downslope winds and potent mountain wave activity. Peak gust of 79 mph was reported along Interstate 25 on March 17th. This event was nearly continuous over a full 24-hour period.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1241561. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.