Upper Wind River Basin storm history
Storm events recorded in Upper Wind River Basin, Wyoming between 1950 and 2025.
77
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$26K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 62 mph occurred a the Dubois airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotters reported 10 inches of new snow near Dubois.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In Dubois, 6 inches of new snow fell.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts around Dubois ranged from 6 to 12 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow fell over Dubois, with reports of 6 to 12 inches around the town. Amounts dropped further southeast, with 3 inches at Crowheart.
High Wind High Wind
Wind was sustained over 40 mph for an hour at the Dubois airport.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Low temperatures fell to under 30 below zero in many locations, including minus 34 near Crowheart and minus 30 near Dubois.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches around Dubois, with gusty winds causing blowing and drifting snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Around 6 inches of snow was reported around Dubois.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Please see January Storm Data for a description.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
There were widespread reports of low temperatures below 30 below, including minus 33 at the Dubois airport and minus 38 to the southeast of Dubois. The Arctic Front was accompanied by wind gusts as high as 64 mph and a period of heavy snow that brought travel to a stand still.
High Wind High Wind
Wind gusted as high as 61 mph in Crowheart, WY.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 67 mph was reported at Crowheart.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A trained spotter measured 7 inches of snow in Dubois.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Typically known as the Valley of the Warm Winds, the area around Dubois was anything but that. The low temperature bottomed out at 22 below zero at Dubois and 20 below zero at Crowheart, while the nearby mountain locale of Union Pass dropped to 28 below zero.
High Wind High Wind
A 58 mph wind gust occurred at the Dubois Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow fell in Dubois, where 10 inches of new snow was measured. Amounts dropped sharply farther to the south and east along US Highway 26.
High Wind High Wind
A 59 mph wind gust was recorded at the Dubois airport.
High Wind High Wind
The peak wind speed in Crowheart was measured at 76 mph.
High Wind High Wind
An automated station in Crowheart recorded a 59 mph wind gust.
High Wind High Wind
A peak wind gust of 79 mph was recorded at Crowheart.
Heat Heat
The highest temperature recorded during the heat wave was 92 degrees at Crowheart, Wyoming on the 14th of June.
High Wind High Wind
A 58 mph gust was recorded at Crowheart, Wyoming.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 60 mph was reported at Crowheart, Wyoming.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A trained spotter measured 12 inches at Dubois, Wyoming. Amounts dropped sharply further south and east.
High Wind High Wind
High winds occurred in the Upper Wind River Basin. The strongest wind gusts reported was 60 mph at Crowheart, Wyoming.
High Wind High Wind
Winds were sustained at 40 mph at the Dubois, Wyoming airport.
High Wind High Wind
A 60 mph wind gust was reported at the Dubois airport.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Very cold temperatures occurred in the Upper Wind River Basin. The cold temperatures included minus 5 degrees at DuBois, Wyoming and minus 9 degrees at Crowheart, Wyoming.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A COOP observer reported 8 inches of snow at DuBois. Amounts dropped sharply further to the south and east.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A trained spotter measured 8 inches of snow in Dubois, Wyoming.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures were very cold around the Upper Wind River Basin. Some of the notable temperatures on October 30th included minus 11 at Crowheart and minus 8 at the Dubois, Wyoming airport.
High Wind High Wind
A wind gust of 60 mph was recorded at the DuBois airport.
High Wind High Wind
A narrow and intense snow squall brought high winds to the Wind River Basin. Some of the strongest winds included 77 mph at the Sharpnose RAWS site and 65 mph at the Riverton ASOS.
High Wind High Wind
A narrow and intense snow squall brought a period of high winds to the Upper Wind River Basin. The weather stations at DuBois and Crowheart both reported 60 mph wind gusts.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A trained spotter measured 8 inches of snow in DuBois.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A narrow band of heavy snow fell near Dubois. There were numerous reports of a foot of new snow with a maximum amount of 16 inches. Snowfall amounts fell rapidly further southeast with little snow reported at Crowheart.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
A weather station reported a low temperature of -36 degrees at Dubois. The Dubois airport had a low temperature of -32 degrees.
High Wind High Wind
A 69 mph wind gust was recorded at Crowheart.
High Wind High Wind
A wind gust of 63 mph was recorded at the DuBois airport.
Wildfire Wildfire
Wildfire Wildfire
High Wind High Wind
Several wind gusts exceeding 60 mph were reported at a mesonet site at Crowheart. This included a maximum gust of 66 mph at 1339MST.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow fell across the Upper Wind River basin with common totals of 6 to 9 inches.
High Wind High Wind
The AWOS at the Dubois airport reported a wind gust of 62 mph. A gust of 59 mph was reported at Crowheart.
High Wind High Wind
The wind sensor at the Dubois airport reported wind gusts as high as 70 mph. An anemometer at Crowheart gusted to 59 mph.
High Wind High Wind
A wind gust of 59 mph was recorded at the Dubois Airport with a peak gust of 58 mph at Crowheart.
High Wind High Wind
A wind gust of 61 mph was recorded at the Dubois Elementary School.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals around Dubois ranged from 6 to 10 inches.
High Wind High Wind
A wind gust of 78 mph was measured at Crowheart. In addition, a gust to 66 mph was recorded at the Dubois airport.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |