High Wind — Marble Canyon and Glen Canyon, Arizona
2012-03-06 · Marble Canyon and Glen Canyon, Arizona
60 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The House Rock RAWS reported wind gusts of 58 MPH or higher for several hours during the afternoon. The peak wind gust was 69 MPH.
Wider weather episode
A low pressure over the Great Basin swept a strong cold front across Arizona. Strong to very strong winds developed ahead of the front and produced areas of blowing dust.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 372180. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.