High Wind in Weston County Plains, Wyoming

High Wind December 18, 2025 · Weston County Plains, Wyoming

72 mph

Measured gust (63 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Mesonet site at 10 S Upton recorded wind gust.

The wider storm

A historic, record-breaking wind storm wreaked havoc across northeastern Wyoming and western South Dakota on December 17-18, 2025. Wind gusts reached 101 MPH, resulting in significant damage to trees, power lines, and some structures. A couple of fires were also propelled by the high winds. All-time high wind gusts were officially recorded at the National Weather Service in east Rapid City, SD (91 MPH at 4:56 AM MST on December 18) and the Rapid City Regional Airport (94 MPH at 5:13 AM MST on December 18).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1308010. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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