High Wind — Northwest Plateau, Arizona

2008-12-25 · Northwest Plateau, Arizona

Event narrative

This gust occurred 24 miles SSW of Colorado City.

Wider weather episode

A strong Pacific storm and associated cold front traversed the Mojave Desert and southern Great Basin, bringing heavy snow to the higher elevations and high winds to the lower elevations.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 141061. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.