An intense storm system over the Great Basin moved across Wyoming with an associated cold front. A large pressure gradient developed and produced strong winds.

High Wind in CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 06-OCT-11 23:00:00 to 07-OCT-11 09:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A UP railroad sensor at Como measured sustained winds in excess of 40 mph for several hours.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 06-OCT-11 13:20:00 to 07-OCT-11 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Many WYDOT sensors across the Northern Snowy Range measured high winds for many hours with a peak gust of 78 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 06-OCT-11 16:00:00 to 06-OCT-11 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A WYDOT sensor at Pumpkin Vine measured a peak gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 06-OCT-11 14:33:00 to 06-OCT-11 14:33:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A WYDOT sensor at Wyo Hill measured a peak wind gust of 61 mph.

High Wind in CONVERSE COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 07-OCT-11 03:04:00 to 07-OCT-11 03:04:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A COOP observer measured a wind gust of 71 mph.

High Wind in EAST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 06-OCT-11 15:26:00 to 07-OCT-11 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A WYDOT sensor at Coleman (exit 100 Interstate 25) measured a peak gust of 62 mph. A semi-trailer was blown over at mile marker 79 (7/0726 MST).

High Wind in FERRIS/SEMINOE/SHIRLEY MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 06-OCT-11 21:50:00 to 06-OCT-11 21:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A sensor near Muddy Gap measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in SHIRLEY BASIN, WYOMING
From 06-OCT-11 23:21:00 to 07-OCT-11 10:36:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A WYDOT sensor at Arlington measured high winds for several hours with a peak gust of 64 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE RANGE AND SOUTHWEST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 06-OCT-11 15:10:00 to 07-OCT-11 07:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A WYDOT sensor near the Bordeaux exit measured high winds for several hours with a peak gust of 68 mph.

High Wind in GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING
From 06-OCT-11 15:49:00 to 06-OCT-11 15:49:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at the Torrington airport measured a peak gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 06-OCT-11 14:33:00 to 06-OCT-11 14:33:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at the Cheyenne airport measured a peak gust of 61 mph.

High Wind in NORTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 07-OCT-11 00:52:00 to 07-OCT-11 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 72.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Esterbrooke RAWS measured several hours of very strong winds with a peak gust of 83 mph at 7/0552 MST.