A cold front approaching Wyoming from the west generated strong wind across western and central Wyoming. The associated pressure gradient combined with a favorable jet level wind and a very strong mid-level wind that mixed to the surface. The result was widespread high wind with frequent gusts in excess of 65 mph. The strongest winds were across of portions of Park County where wind gusts were clocked as high as 103 mph along the Chief Joseph Highway and 90 mph in the vicinity of Clark. Wind gusts over 58 mph were also reported in portions of Fremont, Natrona and Johnson counties.

High Wind in GREEN MOUNTAINS & RATTLESNAKE RANGE, WYOMING
From 31-OCT-16 00:10:00 to 31-OCT-16 15:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The RAWS sensors at Fales Rock and Camp Creek reported wind gusts of 71 mph and 69 mph, respectively.

High Wind in NATRONA COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 30-OCT-16 22:35:00 to 31-OCT-16 01:36:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind sensor along Outer Drive south of Casper reported several wind gusts greater than 58 mph including a maximum of 66 mph. A 60 mph gust was reported at Hiland.

High Wind in LANDER FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 30-OCT-16 22:50:00 to 31-OCT-16 13:11:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Lander airport had several hours of wind gusts past 58 mph, including a maximum of 67 mph. A 67 mph wind gust was also measured at a ranch along the North Fork of the Popo Agie River.

High Wind in UPPER WIND RIVER BASIN, WYOMING
From 30-OCT-16 22:35:00 to 30-OCT-16 22:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 69 mph wind gust was recorded at Crowheart.

High Wind in BIGHORN MOUNTAINS SOUTHEAST, WYOMING
From 30-OCT-16 20:47:00 to 30-OCT-16 21:47:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 45.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Winds were sustained at 50 mph at the Schoolhouse RAWS site.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST JOHNSON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 31-OCT-16 02:01:00 to 31-OCT-16 02:06:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A pair of 59 mph wind gusts were recorded at the sensor at I-25.

High Wind in ABSAROKA MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 31-OCT-16 00:40:00 to 31-OCT-16 15:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 90.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind sensor along the Chief Joseph highway measured several wind gusts of hurricane force; including a maximum of 103 mph. A 75 mph gust was measured at Rattlesnake Mountain.

High Wind in CODY FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 30-OCT-16 23:45:00 to 31-OCT-16 19:17:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 74.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong winds were measured in the vicinity of Clark; including a maximum wind gust of 85 mph 5 miles WNW of Clark. Strong winds blew into the western portion of Cody as well; with a wind gust of 58 mph 2 miles SW of the city.

High Wind in WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS EAST, WYOMING
From 30-OCT-16 20:00:00 to 30-OCT-16 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds were sustained as high as 60 mph at the Red Canyon sensor.