High Wind — Laramie Valley, Wyoming

2025-12-09 · Laramie Valley, Wyoming

Event narrative

WYDOT sites and Laramie Airport reported consistent wind gusts between 61 and 75 MPH. Peak gust of 75 MPH was measured at Quely Dome WYDOT sensor northwest of Laramie.

Wider weather episode

A strong jet stream aloft parked itself over southern Wyoming for a prolonged high wind event that lingered into the early morning hours of the 10th of December. Multiple wind gusts over hurricane force were reported with several 16 wheelers blown over across Interstate 80 and Interstate 25.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1299136. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.