Part 1 of a significant, widespread high wind event across southeast Wyoming that saw numerous reporting stations record wind gusts over 70 MPH and even exceeding 80 MPH in spots.

High Wind in FERRIS/SEMINOE/SHIRLEY MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 20-DEC-20 04:50:00 to 20-DEC-20 23:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

RAWS mesonet station CAMW4 - Camp Creek near Muddy Gap recorded wind gust in northwest Carbon County.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE RANGE AND SOUTHWEST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 19-DEC-20 03:08:00 to 21-DEC-20 10:36:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation mesonet station KBRX - Bordeaux recorded wind gusts along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. Interstate 25 was closed to light, high-profile vehicles for over 10 hours along this stretch.

High Wind in EAST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 19-DEC-20 14:28:00 to 20-DEC-20 20:12:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation mesonet station WY1 - Coleman recorded wind gusts along Interstate 25 between Wheatland and Glendo. Interstate 25 was closed to light, high-profile vehicles for 12 hours along this stretch.

High Wind in CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 20-DEC-20 11:00:00 to 20-DEC-20 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Rawlins Municipal Airport ASOS station - KRWL recorded peak wind gust.

High Wind in GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING
From 20-DEC-20 16:00:00 to 20-DEC-20 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Torrington Municipal Airport ASOS station - KTOR recorded peak wind gust.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 19-DEC-20 00:18:00 to 21-DEC-20 12:42:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation mesonet sensor at Cooper Cove along Interstate 80 recorded wind gust between Laramie and Rawlins. Many other sensors in the area recorded wind gusts greater than 70 MPH for an extended period of time over 4-6 hours including KARL - Arlington along Interstate 80 with 81 MPH gusts with gusts greater than 70 MPH from 0600-1100 MST on the 20th. Interstate 80 along this stretch was closed to light, high profile vehicles from 0009 MST on the 19th through 1415 MST on the 21st.

High Wind in UPPER NORTH PLATTE RIVER BASIN, WYOMING
From 20-DEC-20 16:02:00 to 20-DEC-20 17:56:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation mesonet station Skyline along WY230 recorded wind gusts between Encampment and the CO State Line.

High Wind in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 20-DEC-20 05:52:00 to 21-DEC-20 02:18:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation mesonet station Quealy Dome along Interstate 80 recorded wind gusts 20 miles northwest of Laramie.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 19-DEC-20 06:40:00 to 21-DEC-20 07:56:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation mesonet station Buford East along Interstate 80 reported wind gusts between Cheyenne and Laramie. Numerous other sites in the zone reported wind gusts 65-70 MPH. Interstate 80 was closed to light, high profile vehicles for over 14 hours along this stretch.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 19-DEC-20 04:15:00 to 20-DEC-20 16:22:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation mesonet station along Interstate 80 at Otto Road recorded wind gust between Cheyenne and Laramie. Additionally, KWYH - WyoHill WYDOT mesonet station along Interstate 25 between Cheyenne and CO State Line reported 70 MPH wind gust.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 19-DEC-20 10:53:00 to 20-DEC-20 17:04:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Cheyenne Airport ASOS station - KCYS recorded wind gust.

High Wind in EAST LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 20-DEC-20 17:08:00 to 20-DEC-20 18:34:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation sensor along United States Highway 85 at Gun Barrel or seven miles south-southwest of Meriden measured the reported wind speed.

High Wind in CONVERSE COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 20-DEC-20 11:48:00 to 20-DEC-20 17:54:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation mesonet station KDRC - Deer Creek recorded wind gust along Interstate 25 between Douglas and Casper. Interstate 25 was closed to light, high profile vehicles for 8 hours along this stretch. Douglas ASOS (KDGW) also recorded at 59 MPH wind gust during this period.