High Wind — Kaibab Plateau, Arizona

2018-04-11 · Kaibab Plateau, Arizona

Event narrative

The Bright Angel RAWS station (8134 ft) reported a peak wind gust of 58 MPH at 1107 PM.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system and associated cold front will moved across Arizona on April 12th. General southwest winds of 25 to 35 MPH gusting to 45 MPH were observed. However, the area extending from Winslow to Show Low to Springerville and northward saw higher winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 743532. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.