A tight pressure gradient combined with very fast winds in the upper levels of the atmosphere generated verty strong and gusty west to northwest surface winds
across much of southeast Wyoming.  Gusts of 60 to 80 mph were common through the wind corridors along Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Rawlins, and Interstate 25 from the Colorado border to Wheatland.

High Wind in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 02-MAR-12 23:56:00 to 03-MAR-12 01:01:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT site at Quealy Dome measured sustained winds of 40 mph or greater, with a peak gust of 63 mph at 03/0031.

High Wind in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 03-MAR-12 19:01:00 to 04-MAR-12 04:11:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT site at Quealy Dome measured sustained winds of 40 mph or greater, with a peak gust of 78 mph at 04/0101.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 03-MAR-12 20:45:00 to 03-MAR-12 20:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS employee ten miles north of Cheyenne estimated a peak gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE RANGE AND SOUTHWEST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 03-MAR-12 17:20:00 to 04-MAR-12 06:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT site at Bordeaux measured sustained winds of 40 mph or greater, with a peak gust of 66 mph at 03/1720.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 03-MAR-12 09:16:00 to 04-MAR-12 08:51:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT site at Arlington measured sustained winds of 40 mph or greater, with a peak gust of 71 mph at 03/2121.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 03-MAR-12 14:16:00 to 04-MAR-12 03:01:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT site at Elk Mountain measured sustained winds of 40 mph or greater, with a peak gust of 63 mph at 03/1416.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 03-MAR-12 18:55:00 to 04-MAR-12 10:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT site at Wagonhound by Arlington measured sustained winds of 40 mph or greater, with a peak gust of 67 mph at 03/2345.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 03-MAR-12 14:45:00 to 04-MAR-12 04:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The UPR site at Lynch measured sustained winds of 40 mph or greater, with a peak gust of 71 mph at 04/0130.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 03-MAR-12 11:47:00 to 04-MAR-12 07:17:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT site at Vedauwoo measured sustained winds of 40 mph or greater, with a peak gust of 64 mph at 03/1237.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 03-MAR-12 16:21:00 to 04-MAR-12 02:51:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT site at Wyoming Hill measured sustained winds of 40 mph or greater, with a peak gust of 71 mph at 03/2311.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 03-MAR-12 10:30:00 to 04-MAR-12 08:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The UPR site at Emkay measured sustained winds of 40 mph or greater, with a peak gust of 88 mph at 03/2230.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 03-MAR-12 10:07:00 to 03-MAR-12 10:07:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter 18 miles west-northwest of Cheyenne reported a peak gust of 66 mph.

High Wind in SHIRLEY BASIN, WYOMING
From 03-MAR-12 09:16:00 to 04-MAR-12 08:51:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT site at Arlington measured sustained winds of 40 mph or greater, with a peak gust of 71 mph at 03/2121.

High Wind in CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 03-MAR-12 15:26:00 to 03-MAR-12 15:26:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT site at Walcott Junction measured a peak gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 03-MAR-12 22:31:00 to 03-MAR-12 22:31:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT site at Herrick Lane measured a peak gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 03-MAR-12 16:45:00 to 03-MAR-12 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT site at Whitaker measured peak wind gusts of 60 mph.

High Wind in FERRIS/SEMINOE/SHIRLEY MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 03-MAR-12 15:50:00 to 03-MAR-12 22:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A RAWS site near Muddy Gap measured gusts of 58 mph or greater, with a peak gust of 62 mph at 03/1750.