A long-lasting high wind episode occurred across the eastern part of the area. Strong winds aloft, and a long-lasting mountain top stable layer generated widespread high winds and damage.  Damage included downed power poles, causing numerous power outages to tens of thousands of customers;  uprooted trees;  roof damage;  numerous overturned semi-trailers in El Paso County.  Winds gusted between 58 and 75 mph across many locations across the eastern mountains and I-25 corridor.  Areas in the immediate lee of the eastern mountains experienced gusts between 80 and 100 mph.  Gusts over 100 mph occurred on the southwest side of Colorado Springs, causing widespread damage and two fatalities.

High Wind in NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS BETWEEN 8500 & 11000 FT, COLORADO
From 09-JAN-17 02:00:00 to 09-JAN-17 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 74.00 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 09-JAN-17 02:00:00 to 09-JAN-17 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 74.00 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 09-JAN-17 02:00:00 to 09-JAN-17 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 74.00 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 09-JAN-17 02:00:00 to 09-JAN-17 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 77.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 11000 FT, COLORADO
From 09-JAN-17 02:00:00 to 09-JAN-17 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 74.00 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 09-JAN-17 02:00:00 to 09-JAN-17 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in WET MOUNTAINS ABOVE 10000 FT, COLORADO
From 09-JAN-17 02:00:00 to 09-JAN-17 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in PIKES PEAK ABOVE 11000 FT, COLORADO
From 09-JAN-17 02:00:00 to 09-JAN-17 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in CANON CITY VICINITY / EASTERN FREMONT COUNTY, COLORADO
From 09-JAN-17 03:00:00 to 09-JAN-17 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
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 09-JAN-17 03:00:00 to 09-JAN-17 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High Wind in PUEBLO VICINITY / PUEBLO COUNTY BELOW 6300 FT, COLORADO
From 09-JAN-17 07:00:00 to 09-JAN-17 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 84.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High Wind in WALSENBURG VICINITY / UPPER HUERFANO RIVER BASIN BELOW 7500 FT, COLORADO
From 09-JAN-17 06:00:00 to 09-JAN-17 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in TRINIDAD VICINITY / LOWER HUERFANO RIVER BASIN & WESTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY BELOW 7500 FT, COLORADO
From 09-JAN-17 06:00:00 to 09-JAN-17 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 77.00 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 09-JAN-17 03:00:00 to 09-JAN-17 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 90.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two people were injured and then perished after being hit by flying debris in southwest Colorado Springs.