High Wind in Niobrara County, Wyoming

High Wind January 15, 2026 – January 16, 2026 · Niobrara County, Wyoming

64 mph

Measured gust (56 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

A maximum wind gust of 64 MPH was observed at a Union Pacific Railroad sensor (3 ENE Keeline) at 8:50 AM MST on 1/16. Multiple sensors across the county recorded strong wind gusts over 60 MPH. Downed tree branches and power outages were also reported in the city of Lusk.

The wider storm

A very strong cold front moved across the area during the evening hours of January 15th. Strong winds continued overnight and into the following day. Numerous power outages, damages, and road closures were reported with the abnormally strong northwest winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1310673. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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