High Wind — Cody Foothills, Wyoming

2021-11-13 · Cody Foothills, Wyoming

Event narrative

An anemometer on the west side of Cody recorded a maximum wind gust of 60 mph.

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 990888. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.