High Wind — Kit Carson County, Colorado

2025-12-18 · Kit Carson County, Colorado

Event narrative

A 59 mph wind gust was recorded at the Burlington Airport on the ASOS (KITR).

Wider weather episode

High winds again returned to eastern Colorado during the day on the 18th. Wind gusts of 59 and 60 mph were recorded in Cheyenne and Kit Carson counties respectively. Wind gusts around 55 mph also occurred across Yuma county.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1299804. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.