High Wind — Niobrara County, Wyoming

2025-12-19 · Niobrara County, Wyoming

Event narrative

WYDOT site at Van Tassell reported a few brief gusts between 58 to 61 MPH.

Wider weather episode

A potent jet stream moved over Wyoming and the high plains resulting in another round of strong gusty winds, and occasionally very strong winds across the wind prone areas of southeast Wyoming. Gusts of 60 to 70 MPH were common, with some gusts as high as 88 MPH.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1299890. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.