High Wind — Wind River Basin, Wyoming

2021-05-23 · Wind River Basin, Wyoming

Event narrative

A 63 mph wind gust was reported in Shoshoni, Wyoming.

Wider weather episode

A passing cold front mixed down strong mid level wind and brought high wind to portions of Fremont county, Wyoming. The strongest wind occurred at Red Canyon in South Pass with a maximum wind gust of 86 mph. Wind gusts over 60 mph were also recorded around Shoshoni and Lander, Wyoming.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 956958. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.