High Wind — Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 & 11000 Ft, Colorado

2025-05-14 · Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 & 11000 Ft, Colorado

Event narrative

There was a 77 mph gust measured 4 miles south of Weston, CO.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper level low pressure system moved across the region, coupled with a potent jet maximum. This brought a short-lived active period to southeast Colorado, which included some snow over the central mountains and strong winds to portions of the higher terrain.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1269991. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.