High Wind in Moses Lake Area, Washington

High Wind December 17, 2025 · Moses Lake Area, Washington

60 mph

Measured gust (52 kt)

$25K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

Moses Lake Airport recorded a gust of 60 mph at 0551 LST. Ephrata Airport recorded a gusts of 52 mph 0420 LST. Unknown number of customers affected by power outages in Moses Lake. Damage cost is estimated.

The wider storm

A strong cold front moved through Eastern Washington early morning on December 17. It brought gusts in the range 60 to 72 mph. Numerous of reports of downed trees and powerlines. Minor structure damage was reported as some trees fell on houses.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1308053. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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