High Wind in Southwest Carbon, Wyoming

High Wind January 2, 1998 · Southwest Carbon, Wyoming

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The wider storm

Strong winds occurred over and adjacent to the Snowy and Laramie Range. Sustained winds were 45 to 50 MPH in the mountains and 35 to 45 MPH at the lower elevations. A peak gust of 61 MPH was reported 20 miles south of Laramie at 0902, and also at Arlington (30 miles west of Laramie) at 0615. Bordeaux (10 miles southeast of Wheatland) reported a Peak gust of 63 MPH at 1308.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5628855. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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