High Wind in Absaroka Mountains, Wyoming

High Wind March 11, 2026 – March 12, 2026 · Absaroka Mountains, Wyoming

96 mph

Measured gust (83 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Hurricane force wind gusts occurred along the Chief Joseph highway, with a maximum gust of 96 mph.

The wider storm

The combination of a low pressure system moving to the north of Wyoming with the passage of a shortwave brought widespread high wind to much of western and central Wyoming. There were numerous reports of hurricane force wind gusts, with some around 100 mph. Transportation was severely impacted as there were numerous truck blow overs, with many highways closed to truck traffic for much of the day. Tree damage was commonplace, with reports of damage to roofs, sheds, fences and outbuildings.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1326271. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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