A strong cold front brought very strong and gusty winds to northern Arizona on March 22, 2009.  The winds locally caused damage to buildings, power outages, and near zero visibility in blowing dust.

High Wind in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-09 14:00:00 to 22-MAR-09 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Window Rock reported a peak wind gust of 59 MPH.

High Wind in EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-09 15:00:00 to 22-MAR-09 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Show Low Airport reported a peak wind gust of 60 MPH.

High Wind in WHITE MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-09 15:00:00 to 22-MAR-09 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Show Low Airport reported a peak wind gust of 60 MPH.

High Wind in BLACK MESA AREA, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-09 13:43:00 to 22-MAR-09 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gusts at Window Rock and Winslow were used to estimate high wind gusts over the Black Mesa.

High Wind in BLACK MESA AREA, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-09 15:00:00 to 22-MAR-09 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Hopi RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 61 MPH.

High Wind in GRAND CANYON COUNTRY, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-09 13:48:00 to 22-MAR-09 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at the Grand Canyon Airport reported a peak wind gusts of 59 MPH.

High Wind in COCONINO PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-09 13:50:00 to 22-MAR-09 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Wind gusts to 58 MPH were estimated across portions of the Coconino Plateau.

High Wind in YAVAPAI COUNTY MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-09 12:08:00 to 22-MAR-09 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 59 MPH was reported at the Prescott Love Field. The strong winds broke at least two large tree limbs 4 inches in diameter.

High Wind in CHINLE VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-09 13:43:00 to 22-MAR-09 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Weather spotters in Chinle reported very strong winds, power outages,  blowing dust across area roads, and one half mile visibility for a couple of hours.

High Wind in WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-09 13:30:00 to 22-MAR-09 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Flagstaff Airport reported a peak wind gust of 64 MPH. Roof shingles were damaged in Fort Valley. Trees were knocked down in Kachina Village, including one that fell on a house. Two large pine trees were knocked down in east Flagstaff. Several street lamps were damaged in east Flagstaff as well.

Dust Storm in YAVAPAI COUNTY VALLEYS AND BASINS, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-09 14:00:00 to 22-MAR-09 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Up to 50 MPH wind caused blowing dust that reduced the visibility down to 20 feet between Chino Valley and Paulden just after 200 PM.  There was a 15 car pile up near mile post 333. At least three people were taken to the hospital.

High Wind in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-09 14:00:00 to 22-MAR-09 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The ASOS at the St Johns Airport reported a peak wind gust of 66 MPH.  The Petrified Forest National Park reported a peak wind gust of 58 MPH.

High Wind in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN COCONINO COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-09 12:15:00 to 22-MAR-09 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An ADOT anemometer at Leupp Road and I-40 reported a peak wind gust of 67 MPH. The Police Department in Tuba City reported very strong winds with periods of 1/4 mile visibility in blowing dust. A spotter in Leupp reported 3/4 to 1 mile in spotty blowing dust.  Blowing dust along Highway 89 between Gap and Cameron reduced the visibility to 30 feet in places. A spotter at Meteor Crater reported about 1/2 mile visibility on I-40.

High Wind in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-09 13:40:00 to 22-MAR-09 18:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at the Winslow Airport reported a wind gust to 64 MPH. A spotter in Winslow reported that the wind knocked down an elm tree.