High Wind — South Laramie Range Foothills, Wyoming

2025-12-17 to 2025-12-18 · South Laramie Range Foothills, Wyoming

Event narrative

Several WYDOT sites reported strong wind gusts between 65 to 88 MPH. Peak gust was measured at Whitaker WYDOT site along Interstate 25, north of Cheyenne.

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 1299802. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.