High Wind in Flaming Gorge, Wyoming

High Wind January 15, 2008 · Flaming Gorge, Wyoming

64 mph

Measured gust (56 kt)

The wider storm

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 65697. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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