High Wind in Larimer & Boulder Counties Between 6000 & 9000 Feet, Colorado

Several gusts of 60 to 80 mph were reported through out the zone. A peak gust of 94 mph was reported 4 miles northeast of Nederland by a NWS Employee. Several trees were also blown down on the property of the NWS Employee.

High winds developed in the foothills during the morning hours of March 12th. Strong winds spread onto the plains through the day. Extreme high winds occurred north of Fort Collins/Wellington area to the Wyoming/Colorado border. Gusts peaked at 85 to 95 mph. U.S. Highways 287 and 85 as well as I-25 were closed before of the strong winds. There were reports of trees blown down and roof damage in Fort Collins.