High Wind — Absaroka Mountains, Wyoming

2021-11-13 · Absaroka Mountains, Wyoming

Event narrative

A maximum wind gust of 83 mph was reported at the wind sensor along Chief Joseph Highway.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave moved through Wyoming, tightening the pressure gradient and bringing high winds to some areas. The strongest reported wind gust was 83 mph along Chief Joseph Highway in the Absaroka Range. High winds were also observed in Johnson and Fremont counties.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 990887. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.