High Wind in Grand Valley, Colorado

High Wind March 6, 2025 · Grand Valley, Colorado

64 mph

Measured gust (56 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

The peak gust of 64 mph was recorded at the Hallenbeck Reservoir mesonet site at approximately 8:00 AM MST. In addition, a gust to 60 mph was recorded at the Colorado department of transportation mesonet site near the Utah state line just before 3:00 PM MST. Gusts across the zone ranged from 50 mph to the peak of 65 mph. No reports of injuries, damages, or fatalities were received.

The wider storm

A strong low pressure system was approaching eastern Utah and western Colorado from the west on the 6ht, bringing mountain snow and valley rain showers. In addition, as this low approached, bringing with it a potent cold font, south to southwesterly winds strengthened through the day. Much of the region saw wind gusts 40-50 mph, with a few gusts reaching 60-70 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1247906. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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