High Wind — Western Uinta Mountains, Utah

2021-03-20 · Western Uinta Mountains, Utah

Event narrative

The Lofty Lake Peak sensor recorded a peak wind gust of 77 mph. Other peak wind gusts recorded included 66 mph by the Windy Peak sensor and 62 mph by the Chepeta sensor.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front brought high winds to the mountains of northern Utah.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 941783. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.