High Wind — Washington County, Colorado

2020-11-14 · Washington County, Colorado

Event narrative

Peak wind gusts included 69 mph at Akron-Washington County Airport.

Wider weather episode

A storm system brought snow and blowing snow to the northern mountains, with strong post frontal bora winds to the Front Range Foothills, I-25 corridor and northeast plains. Peak wind gusts from 58 to 85 mph were recorded across the region. A few trees were reportedly knocked down as well. In addition to the strong winds, storm totals in the mountains ranged from 3 to 9 inches.

In and near the Front Range mountains and foothills, the more impressive gusts included: 91 mph near Loveland Pass; 85 mph 3 miles south of Boulder, 80 mph, 3 miles northwest of Boulder; 79 mph near Marshall, 78 mph near Glen Haven and 75 mph near Rocky Flats. Across the northeast plains of Colorado, the stronger gusts included: 76 mph in Fort Morgan, 70 mph at Cedar Point; 69 mph at Akron; 68 mph, 11 miles northwest of Westplains, and 67 mph near Crook and 8 miles south of Holyoke.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 930050. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.