High Wind in Washington Palouse, Washington

High Wind December 17, 2025 · Washington Palouse, Washington

81 mph

Measured gust (70 kt)

$50K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

Pullman Airport recorded a gust of 81 MPH at 0542 LST. Colton mesonet station recorded a gust of 70 mph at 0520 LST. Two semi trucks blown over on US 195 at MP 3.5 and 10 near Uniontown. An elevator storage building collapsed in the wind in Latah next to SR 27. 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 1308125. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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