High Wind — South Laramie Range, Wyoming

2026-01-26 to 2026-01-27 · South Laramie Range, Wyoming

Event narrative

Multiple sensors recorded wind gusts between 60 and 65 MPH along Interstate 80. A WYDOT sensor at Vedauwoo recorded a maximum wind gust of 70 MPH at 11:56 AM MST on 1/26.

Wider weather episode

High winds occurred in the southeast Wyoming wind prones and wind prone adjacent areas behind a strong cold front that moved across the forecast area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1310758. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.