High Wind — Flaming Gorge, Wyoming

2008-01-15 · Flaming Gorge, Wyoming

Wider weather episode

Sustained southwest wind of 40 to 60 mph was recorded at several locations across western and central Wyoming. Localized gusts of around 70 mph were also observed. The strong wind occurred in advance of a vigorous cold front which moved south from Montana during the day on Tuesday, January 15. Some of the stronger winds occurred along Interstate 80 near Green River where an automated station recorded sustained wind of 52 mph with gusts of 70 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 65697. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.