High Wind — Niobrara County, Wyoming

2025-12-17 to 2025-12-18 · Niobrara County, Wyoming

Event narrative

Van Tassell WYDOT sensor along US20 reported several strong gusts. The strongest gust of 72 MPH was observed early in the morning on December 18th.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front moved across Wyoming and Nebraska December 17th. Scattered snow squalls were observed along the Interstate 80 and Interstate 25 corridor, some producing visibilities below one quarter mile, gusts over 60 MPH, and flash freezing on Interstates. Some of the strongest winds observed across central and southeast Wyoming occurred during this event with a peak gust of 112 MPH reported along Interstate 25. There was also a brief fire south of Cheyenne late in the afternoon.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1299565. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.