High Wind — North Snowy Range Foothills, Wyoming
2025-12-24 to 2025-12-25 · North Snowy Range Foothills, Wyoming
64 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Most WYDOT observations sites between Elk Mountain and Laramie reported strong wind gusts between 60 to 74 MPH. Peak wind of 74 MPH was measured at the WYDOT site at Cooper Cove.
Wider weather episode
Persistent upper level jet stream remained over central Wyoming for Christmas day, resulting in periods of strong wind gusts of 60 to 70 MPH.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1300264. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.