A potent upper level disturbance and surface low pressure system moved across Wyoming and South Dakota.  The resultant large pressure gradient produced widespread very strong west to northwest winds, with gusts as high as 80 mph across south central and southeast Wyoming.

High Wind in EAST LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 15:45:00 to 17-MAR-13 17:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Gun Barrel measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 58 mph at 17/1545 MST.

High Wind in CONVERSE COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 11:00:00 to 17-MAR-13 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A peak wind gust of 58 mph was observed at Bill.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 16:20:00 to 17-MAR-13 16:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Summit East by Laramie measured wind gusts of 58 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 16:36:00 to 17-MAR-13 18:11:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Whitaker measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 60 mph at 17/1636 MST.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 15:06:00 to 17-MAR-13 18:01:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Bear Creek measured wind gusts of 58 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 66 mph at 17/1546 MST.

High Wind in FERRIS/SEMINOE/SHIRLEY MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 08:50:00 to 17-MAR-13 16:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A RAWS sensor near Muddy Gap measured wind gusts of 58 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 66 mph at 17/1450 MST.

High Wind in SHIRLEY BASIN, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 12:56:00 to 17-MAR-13 16:31:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Arlington measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 66 mph at 17/1616 MST.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE RANGE AND SOUTHWEST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 09:25:00 to 17-MAR-13 16:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Bordeaux measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 69 mph at 17/1410 MST.

High Wind in EAST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 09:36:00 to 17-MAR-13 15:21:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Coleman measured wind gusts of 58 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 68 mph at 17/1046 MST.

High Wind in GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 12:06:00 to 17-MAR-13 14:41:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind sensor at the Torrington Airport measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 68 mph at 17/1441 MST.  Blowing dust lowered visibilities to zero along Highway 85 south of Torrington.  The highway was closed for six hours.  Several non-injury traffic accidents were reported by the Wyoming Highway Patrol.

High Wind in CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 11:53:00 to 17-MAR-13 16:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind sensor at the Rawlins Airport measured wind gusts of 58 mph or greater, with a peak gust of 70 mph at 17/1153 MST.

High Wind in CONVERSE COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 11:36:00 to 17-MAR-13 12:36:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Deer Creek measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in NIOBRARA COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 11:54:00 to 17-MAR-13 12:54:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS sensor at Lusk measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 14:35:00 to 17-MAR-13 16:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Sinclair measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 63 mph at 17/1500 MST.

High Wind in CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 12:31:00 to 17-MAR-13 17:31:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Walcott Junction measured wind gusts of 58 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 71 mph at 17/1516 MST.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 12:43:00 to 17-MAR-13 15:43:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The RAWS sensor at Cow Creek measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 61 mph at 17/1343 MST.

High Wind in UPPER NORTH PLATTE RIVER BASIN, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 12:51:00 to 17-MAR-13 16:21:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Skyline measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 65 mph at 17/1311 MST.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 12:56:00 to 17-MAR-13 16:26:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Arlington measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 66 mph at 17/1616 MST.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 12:21:00 to 17-MAR-13 17:01:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Dana Ridge measured wind gusts of 58 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 75 mph at 17/1431 MST.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 11:46:00 to 17-MAR-13 18:11:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Halleck Ridge measured wind gusts of 58 mph or greater, with a peak gust of 79 mph at 17/1521 MST.

High Wind in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 13:46:00 to 17-MAR-13 17:41:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Herrick Lane measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 66 mph at 17/1701 MST.

High Wind in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 12:53:00 to 17-MAR-13 15:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind sensor at the Laramie Airport measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 61 mph at 17/1353 MST.

High Wind in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 12:45:00 to 17-MAR-13 16:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The UPR sensor at Rock River measured sustained winds of 58 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 70 mph at 17/1545 MST.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 17-MAR-13 14:32:00 to 17-MAR-13 14:37:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Vedauwoo measured wind gusts of 58 mph.