High Wind — Canyonlands & Natural Bridges, Utah
2000-04-18 · Canyonlands & Natural Bridges, Utah
53 E
Magnitude
Wider weather episode
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_id 5138046. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.