High Wind — Wind River Basin, Wyoming

2020-10-16 · Wind River Basin, Wyoming

Event narrative

At the Riverton airport and Pavillion, Wyoming, 60 mph wind gusts were recorded.

Wider weather episode

A couple of cold fronts and shortwaves and a potent jet stream brought heavy snow and high winds to portions of western and central Wyoming. Wind gusts over 58 mph were reported in Fremont, Park, Lincoln and Sweetwater and Natrona Counties. Heavy snow also fell in portions of Johnson Counties with reports of 6 to 10 inches across northern portions of the county.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 923539. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.