High Wind — Cheyenne, Nebraska

2025-12-17 · Cheyenne, Nebraska

Event narrative

Several observation sites in Cheyenne County reported brief strong wind gusts between 58 to 71 MPH. Peak gust of 71 MPH measured at a CWOP site near the Colorado border.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front moved across Wyoming and Nebraska December 17th and produced strong wind gusts over 58 MPH. Some of the strongest winds recently observed over the last several years occurred near the border of Wyoming and Nebraska during this event.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1299820. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.