High Wind — North Snowy Range Foothills, Wyoming

2026-01-21 · North Snowy Range Foothills, Wyoming

Event narrative

Frequent gust of 55 to 60 MPH were recorded along Interstate 80 from WYDOT sensors. A maximum gust of 63 MPH from a WYDOT sensor at Strouss Hill was recorded at 2:42 AM MST on 1/21.

Wider weather episode

Strong geopotential height gradients lead to a brief high wind event around the Arlington area early in the morning hours of January 21st.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1310738. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.