High Wind — Sheridan Foothills, Wyoming

2021-03-29 · Sheridan Foothills, Wyoming

Event narrative

Winds gusted to 71 mph in Banner.

Wider weather episode

A strong Pacific front swept across the Billings Forecast Area. Strong subsidence occurred behind the front. This subsidence, combined with a powerful jet stream, resulted in strong winds mixing to the surface.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 947208. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.