High Wind — Jefferson, New York

2025-12-18 to 2025-12-19 · Jefferson, New York

Event narrative

A 68 MPH gust was also measured at Fort Drum (KGTB).

Wider weather episode

Strong winds developed on December 18th and continued into the 19th as a strong area of pressure passed north of the region. Winds initially were strongest for the favorable downslope areas before shifting out of the southwest and west behind a strong cold front crossing the region.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1308192. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.