A strong upper level jet stream moving across southern Colorado generated strong to high winds, which blew down a few power poles and trees and tipped over semi-trailers.  Wind gusts between 60 mph and 70 mph were noted along the I-25 corridor counties.  Wind gusts between 70 and 80 mph were observed across the eastern mountains and adjacent lee slopes.  The highest wind gust reported was 83 mph, recorded at Weston (Las Animas County).

High Wind in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS BETWEEN 8500 & 11000 FT, COLORADO
From 16-DEC-16 11:00:00 to 16-DEC-16 17:00:00 (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 16-DEC-16 11:00:00 to 16-DEC-16 17:00:00 (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 16-DEC-16 11:00:00 to 16-DEC-16 17:00:00 (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 16-DEC-16 11:00:00 to 16-DEC-16 17:00:00 (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 16-DEC-16 11:00:00 to 16-DEC-16 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in WET MOUNTAINS ABOVE 10000 FT, COLORADO
From 16-DEC-16 11:00:00 to 16-DEC-16 17:00:00 (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 15-DEC-16 22:00:00 to 16-DEC-16 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 75.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in PIKES PEAK ABOVE 11000 FT, COLORADO
From 15-DEC-16 22:00:00 to 16-DEC-16 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in NORTHERN EL PASO COUNTY / MONUMENT RIDGE / RAMPART RANGE BELOW 7500 FT, COLORADO
From 16-DEC-16 09:00:00 to 16-DEC-16 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in COLORADO SPRINGS VICINITY / SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY / RAMPART RANGE BELOW 7500 FT, COLORADO
From 16-DEC-16 09:00:00 to 16-DEC-16 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in PUEBLO VICINITY / PUEBLO COUNTY BELOW 6300 FT, COLORADO
From 16-DEC-16 11:00:00 to 16-DEC-16 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
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 16-DEC-16 11:00:00 to 16-DEC-16 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in WALSENBURG VICINITY / UPPER HUERFANO RIVER BASIN BELOW 7500 FT, COLORADO
From 16-DEC-16 09:00:00 to 16-DEC-16 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in EASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY, COLORADO
From 16-DEC-16 11:00:00 to 16-DEC-16 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter