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High Wind in Northern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Ft, Colorado

High Wind December 25, 2016 · Northern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Ft, Colorado

75 mph

Estimated gust (65 kt)

The wider storm

A strong upper level jet stream moving across Colorado generated strong to high winds from the eastern mountains into and through the southeast plains of Colorado. Widespread wind gusts between 60 and 70 mph occurred across the lower elevations. Winds gusted in excess of 75 mph across the eastern mountains and down the adjacent lee slopes. Despite the high winds, widespread damage did not occur.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 670441. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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