Prolonged and widespread high winds developed over much of southeast Wyoming.  Frequent gusts of 60 to 70 mph were observed.  The combination of high winds and blowing snow created ground blizzard conditions along Interstate 80 between mile markers 249 and 284 including Arlington and Elk Mountain.

High Wind in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 16-FEB-18 18:55:00 to 16-FEB-18 22:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Quealy Dome measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 72 mph at 16/2125 MST.

High Wind in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 18-FEB-18 02:20:00 to 18-FEB-18 03:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Quealy Dome measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 66 mph at 18/0245 MST.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 17-FEB-18 11:30:00 to 17-FEB-18 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Buford East measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 17-FEB-18 11:20:00 to 17-FEB-18 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Lone Tree measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 67 mph at 17/1130 MST.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 17-FEB-18 00:00:00 to 17-FEB-18 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Interstate 80 mile post 353 measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 17-FEB-18 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-18 00:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Whitaker measured wind gusts of 58 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 66 mph at 17/2330 MST.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 17-FEB-18 10:15:00 to 17-FEB-18 12:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Wagonhound measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 60 mph at 17/1110 MST.

High Wind in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 17-FEB-18 18:05:00 to 17-FEB-18 19:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Herrick Lane measured wind gusts of 58 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 70 mph at 17/1915 MST.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 16-FEB-18 20:10:00 to 16-FEB-18 21:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 67.00 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 77 mph at 16/2125 MST.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 17-FEB-18 22:20:00 to 18-FEB-18 01:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Wyoming Hill measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 61 mph at 17/2255 MST.

Blizzard in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 16-FEB-18 18:00:00 to 17-FEB-18 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wind gusts up to 70 mph created ground blizzard conditions along Interstate 80 including Arlington and Elk Mountain.  WYDOT webcam and ground sensors observed near zero visibility for several hours.

High Wind in CONVERSE COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 17-FEB-18 21:30:00 to 17-FEB-18 23:30:00 (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, with a peak gust of 67 mph at 17/2250 MST.

High Wind in NORTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 16-FEB-18 22:45:00 to 17-FEB-18 16:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 43.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The RAWS sensor at Dodge Creek measured sustained winds of 50 mph or higher.

High Wind in NORTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 17-FEB-18 17:50:00 to 18-FEB-18 06:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 43.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The RAWS sensor at Esterbrook measured sustained winds of 50 mph or higher, with a peak gusts of 75 mph at 18/0150 MST.

High Wind in FERRIS/SEMINOE/SHIRLEY MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 17-FEB-18 12:00:00 to 18-FEB-18 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A RAWS sensor near Muddy Gap measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 70 mph at 17/2100 MST.

High Wind in SHIRLEY BASIN, WYOMING
From 17-FEB-18 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-18 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Shirley Rim measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE RANGE AND SOUTHWEST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 16-FEB-18 19:10:00 to 16-FEB-18 21:30:00 (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 61 mph at 16/1915 MST.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE RANGE AND SOUTHWEST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-FEB-18 15:00:00 to 17-FEB-18 16:00:00 (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 61 mph at 17/1540 MST.

High Wind in EAST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-FEB-18 19:10:00 to 17-FEB-18 21:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The RAWS sensor at Guernsey measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 18-FEB-18 00:10:00 to 18-FEB-18 05:10:00 (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.

High Wind in CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 17-FEB-18 13:20:00 to 17-FEB-18 18:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Walcott Junction measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in UPPER NORTH PLATTE RIVER BASIN, WYOMING
From 18-FEB-18 06:00:00 to 18-FEB-18 08:00:00 (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 61 mph at 18/0615 MST.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 17-FEB-18 19:00:00 to 18-FEB-18 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Cooper Cover measured wind gusts of 58 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 78 mph at 18/0245 MST.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 17-FEB-18 19:00:00 to 18-FEB-18 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Foote Creek measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 70 mph at 18/0145 MST.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 17-FEB-18 11:10:00 to 17-FEB-18 18:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Halleck Ridge measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 67 mph at 17/1420 MST.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 17-FEB-18 14:30:00 to 17-FEB-18 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Strouss Hill measured wind gusts of 58 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 66 mph at 17/1550 MST.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 17-FEB-18 18:10:00 to 18-FEB-18 08:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The WYDOT sensor at Arlington measured wind gusts of 58 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 73 mph at 18/0120 MST.