High Wind — Kittitas Valley, Washington

2025-05-31 · Kittitas Valley, Washington

Event narrative

The mesonet station PS017 measured a 66 mph gust at 1630 PDT on May 31st. The ASOS KELN measured a 58 mph gust at 1445 PDT on May 31st.

Wider weather episode

An approaching cold front lead to the tightening of the pressure gradient across the Washington Cascades, which resulted in strong northwest winds developing through the Kittitas valley the afternoon of May 31st.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1268423. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.