High Wind in Arches, Utah
High Wind April 18, 2000 · Arches, Utah
The wider storm
An approaching cold front induced strong winds across eastern Utah, with gusts of 50 to 60 MPH common. Some peak measured winds include 69 MPH at Bryson Canyon on the Tavaputs Plateau, 61 MPH at Canyonlands Airport north of Moab, 61 MPH at the 7000 foot level in the La Sal Mountains, 52 MPH at Bluff, and 52 MPH in the eastern Uinta Mountains.The strong winds downed some trees and disrupted power at some locations.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5138044. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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