High Wind — Kit Carson County, Colorado

2026-01-15 · Kit Carson County, Colorado

Event narrative

Wind gusts of 59 and 61 mph were recorded from the Burlington Airport (KITR) ASOS. A personal weather station at 9 NNW Bethune recorded a gust of 58 mph. A personal weather station at 7 N Stratton recorded a gust of 57 mph. A personal weather station recorded a gust of 56 mph at 9 NNW Bethune. A member of the public reported a semi overturned on I-70 east approximately 1 mile from Stratton, Colorado.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front moved through northeast Colorado on the evening of the 15th. Multiple wind gusts ranging from 55 mph - 65 mph were recorded. Blowing dust with visibility around 0.10 miles reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1309424. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.