High Wind — Laramie Valley, Wyoming

2025-12-18 to 2025-12-19 · Laramie Valley, Wyoming

Event narrative

Most observation sites across the Laramie Valley reported strong wind gusts between 58 to 81 MPH. Peak wind gust of 81 MPH occurred at WYDOT site Herrick Lane, 13 miles northwest of Laramie. Peak wind gust at Laramie Airport was 67 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 1299905. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.