High Wind — Shirley Basin, Wyoming

2025-12-19 · Shirley Basin, Wyoming

Event narrative

Brief gust of 61 MPH late in the afternoon at Shirley Rim WYDOT site.

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 1299894. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.