A strong upper level jet stream moving across Colorado generated strong to high winds from the eastern mountains into and through the southeast plains of Colorado.  Widespread wind gusts between 60 and 70 mph occurred across the lower elevations.  Winds gusted in excess of 75 mph across the eastern mountains and down the adjacent lee slopes.  Despite the high winds, widespread damage did not occur.

High Wind in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS BETWEEN 8500 & 11000 FT, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-16 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 11000 FT, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-16 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS BETWEEN 7500 & 11000 FT, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-16 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 11000 FT, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-16 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in WET MOUNTAINS BETWEEN 8500 AND 10000 FT, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-16 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in WET MOUNTAINS ABOVE 10000 FT, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-16 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in TELLER COUNTY / RAMPART RANGE ABOVE 7500 FT / PIKES PEAK BETWEEN 7500 & 11000 FT, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-16 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in PIKES PEAK ABOVE 11000 FT, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-16 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in CANON CITY VICINITY / EASTERN FREMONT COUNTY, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-16 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in NORTHERN EL PASO COUNTY / MONUMENT RIDGE / RAMPART RANGE BELOW 7500 FT, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-16 09:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in COLORADO SPRINGS VICINITY / SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY / RAMPART RANGE BELOW 7500 FT, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-16 09:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in PUEBLO VICINITY / PUEBLO COUNTY BELOW 6300 FT, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-16 09:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in WALSENBURG VICINITY / UPPER HUERFANO RIVER BASIN BELOW 7500 FT, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-16 09:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in TRINIDAD VICINITY / LOWER HUERFANO RIVER BASIN & WESTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY BELOW 7500 FT, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-16 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in CROWLEY COUNTY, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-16 12:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in LA JUNTA VICINITY / OTERO COUNTY, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-16 12:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in EASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-16 10:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in WESTERN KIOWA COUNTY, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-16 12:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in EASTERN KIOWA COUNTY, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-16 12:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in BENT COUNTY, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-16 12:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in LAMAR VICINITY / PROWERS COUNTY, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-16 12:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in SPRINGFIELD VICINITY / BACA COUNTY, COLORADO
From 25-DEC-16 11:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet