High Wind — Crowley County, Colorado

2012-03-26 · Crowley County, Colorado

Wider weather episode

A storm system generated high winds across portions of southern Colorado. Wind gusts over 60 mph were reported near Florence (Fremont County), near La Veta (Huerfano County), and near the Air Force Academy (El Paso County). Gusts over 70 mph wind gusts were observed near Manitou Springs (El Paso County). A wind gust to 91 mph was recorded near the summit of Monarch Pass (Chaffee County).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 371991. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.