High Wind — Moses Lake Area, Washington

2025-12-17 · Moses Lake Area, Washington

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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_id 1308053. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.