Thunderstorm Wind — Gunnison, Colorado

1996-10-16 · near Sapinero, Gunnison, Colorado

Wider weather episode

A combination of thunderstorm outflow winds and gradient winds associated with a cold front in the area blew over a large Aspen tree crushing a 12 year old boy on a hunting trip just above Silver Jack Reservoir. Emergency personnel in the area reported "gale force winds", causing them difficulty in keeping their vehicle on the road.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5583847. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.