High Wind — Uncompahgre Plateau, Colorado

1998-11-17 · Uncompahgre Plateau, Colorado

Wider weather episode

Strong winds associated with a Pacific trough in conjunction with an upper level jet stream produced sustained winds of 40 to 50 MPH and wind gusts in excess of 60 MPH mainly over mountain ridges. Some of the stronger gusts included 96 MPH (83 knots) at Snowmass, 93 MPH at Telluride, 90 MPH at Red Mountain Pass, 64 MPH at Huntman Mesa, and 60 MPH at Gothic. At elevations below the 7000 foot level in northwest Colorado, wind gusts in excess of 50 MPH were common on exposed ridges.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5676504. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.