High Wind — Bent County, Colorado

2016-12-25 · Bent County, Colorado

Wider weather episode

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_id 670459. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.