High Wind in Wenatchee Area, Washington

High Wind January 13, 2021 · Wenatchee Area, Washington

62 mph

Measured gust (54 kt)

$10K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

A measured wind gust of 62 mph was recorded at the Wenatchee Airport. Local utilities reported power outages in parts of the Wenatchee area due to wind damage.

The wider storm

A strong cold front swept through eastern Washington on the morning of January 13th. Following moderate mountain snow and valley rain, severe winds raced through the region. Widespread gusts of 50 to 60 mph were observed across the Columbia Basin, with 60 to 70 mph winds observed in the Spokane and Coeur d'Alene region.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 938535. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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