High Wind — Upper Wind River Basin, Wyoming

2021-11-13 · Upper Wind River Basin, Wyoming

Event narrative

An automated station in Crowheart recorded a 59 mph wind gust.

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 990890. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.