High Wind in Logan County, Colorado

High Wind March 12, 2026 · Logan County, Colorado

70 mph

Measured gust (61 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 70 mph wind gust was reported 4 miles west-northwest of Peetz. Also, a 64 mph gust and 66 mph gust were reported in the Twin Buttes area.

The wider storm

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.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1320025. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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