High Wind — Upper Wind River Basin, Wyoming

2020-06-14 · Upper Wind River Basin, Wyoming

Event narrative

A 60 mph wind gust was reported at the Dubois airport.

Wider weather episode

A tight pressure gradient and strong low level winds mixing to the surface brought another day of high winds to portions of the area. The strongest wind gust was 82 mph along Highway 28 near Red Canyon. Wind gusts of over 60 mph were also reported in the lower elevations on Fremont County as well as Natrona County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 899221. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.