High Wind in South Laramie Range, Wyoming

High Wind April 2, 2026 – April 3, 2026 · South Laramie Range, Wyoming

81 mph

Measured gust (70 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Multiple sensors recorded wind gusts between 60 and 70 MPH along Interstate 80. A WYDOT sensor at Lone Tree recorded a maximum wind gust of 75 MPH at 4:16 AM MDT on 4/3, and UPR sensor 2 miles WNW of Buford measured 80 MPH at 4:14 AM MDT.

The wider storm

A low pressure system that moved across Wyoming brought moisture as well as widespread strong winds to the area. Elevations above 9000 feet in the mountains picked up over a foot of snow with lower elevations outside of the mountains experiencing 60+ MPH wind gusts.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1324137. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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