High Wind — Central Laramie County, Wyoming

2026-01-26 · Central Laramie County, Wyoming

Event narrative

Frequent gust of 50 to 55 MPH were recorded in central Laramie County. A maximum gust of 61 MPH from the Bear Creek WYDOT sensor along Interstate 25 was recorded at 1:53 PM MST on 1/16.

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 1310761. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.