High Wind — North Big Horn Basin, Wyoming

2020-05-20 · North Big Horn Basin, Wyoming

Event narrative

A 62 mph wind gust was reported at the Greybull, Wyoming airport.

Wider weather episode

A Pacific Cold Front crossed the state and mixed strong low level winds to the surface. Wind gusts over 58 mph were recorded at Lander, Riverton and Greybull, Wyoming. At the Red Canyon, winds gusted to 75 mph several times. At the Buffalo, Wyoming airport, a wind gust of 66 mph was reported and several tree limbs were downed.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 886390. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.