High Wind in Castle Country, Utah

High Wind February 22, 2012 – February 23, 2012 · Castle Country, Utah

63 mph

Measured gust (55 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Joe's Valley RAWS recorded a maximum wind gust of 63 mph. In addition, the Fremont Junction sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 59 mph, and recorded sustained winds above 40 mph for several hours.

The wider storm

A storm system moving through Utah brought strong winds to the northern half of the state, especially along the higher terrain. These winds added to already dangerous avalanche conditions, and there was one avalanche fatality during this period of time.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 365935. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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