Thunderstorm Wind in Gunnison County, Colorado
Thunderstorm Wind October 16, 1996 · Gunnison County, Colorado
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
The wider storm
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.
Began near Sapinero (38.1500, -107.4700).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5583847. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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