High Wind — Sheridan Foothills, Wyoming
2021-12-20 to 2021-12-21 · Sheridan Foothills, Wyoming
62 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A mountain wave ahead of a cold front broke resulting in very high winds at mountain top level to accelerate to the surface.
Wider weather episode
A mountain wave over the Big Horn Mountains broke resulting in very high winds at mountain top level to accelerate to the surface.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 992459. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.