High winds were measured across much of southeastern Wyoming on the 22nd and 23rd. Maximum wind gust was 80 MPH along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins where the interstate was closed down for nearly 2 days straight. Wind gusts across the rest of the area ranged from 60 to 75 MPH.

High Wind in CONVERSE COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 22-DEC-20 19:34:00 to 22-DEC-20 21:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Douglas, Converse County Airport ASOS station KDGW reported wind gust.

High Wind in NIOBRARA COUNTY, WYOMING
From 23-DEC-20 00:44:00 to 23-DEC-20 04:24:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation mesonet station WY60 - Van Tassell along US-20 reported wind gust.

High Wind in FERRIS/SEMINOE/SHIRLEY MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 22-DEC-20 16:50:00 to 22-DEC-20 17:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

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

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE RANGE AND SOUTHWEST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 22-DEC-20 17:54:00 to 24-DEC-20 10:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation mesonet station KBRX - Bordeaux along Interstate 25 reported wind gust between Chugwater and Wheatland. Interstate 25 closed to light, high profile vehicles for over 14 hours along this stretch.

High Wind in EAST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 22-DEC-20 20:00:00 to 23-DEC-20 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation mesonet station WY1 - Coleman along Interstate 25 reported wind gusts between Wheatland and Glendo. Interstate 25 was closed to light, high profile vehicles for 16 hours along this stretch.

High Wind in GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING
From 23-DEC-20 00:53:00 to 23-DEC-20 05:19:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Torrington Municipal Airport ASOS station KTOR reported wind gust.

High Wind in CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 22-DEC-20 11:56:00 to 22-DEC-20 16:28:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Rawlins Municipal Airport ASOS station KRWL reported wind gust.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 22-DEC-20 17:43:00 to 22-DEC-20 17:43:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

RAWS mesonet station COWW4 - Cow Creek reported wind gust southwest of Rawlins.

High Wind in UPPER NORTH PLATTE RIVER BASIN, WYOMING
From 22-DEC-20 16:48:00 to 22-DEC-20 19:04:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation mesonet station Skyline along WY230 reported wind gust between Encampment and CO State Line.

High Wind in EAST LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 22-DEC-20 21:15:00 to 23-DEC-20 01:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Pine Bluffs Municipal Aiport AWOS station K82V reported wind gust.

High Wind in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 22-DEC-20 17:55:00 to 22-DEC-20 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Reported by: Mesonet

Union Pacific Railroad mesonet station UR345 Rock River reported 1-hour average sustained wind.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 22-DEC-20 15:42:00 to 24-DEC-20 08:28:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) mesonet station WY25 Strouss Hill reported wind gust along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins. Additional WYDOT sensors in the area reported similar wind gusts 65 to 75 MPH. Interstate 80 was closed from 4:30 PM MST on the 22nd through 1 PM MST on the 24th along this stretch.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 22-DEC-20 18:53:00 to 23-DEC-20 05:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation mesonet station WY40 Bear Creek reported wind gust along Interstate 25 between Cheyenne and Chugwater. Cheyenne Airport ASOS station also reported 59 MPH wind gust during this time.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 22-DEC-20 19:00:00 to 24-DEC-20 09:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation mesonet station WY48 Wildcat Trail reported wind gust along WY210. Similar wind gusts were reported along Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Laramie. Interstate 80 was closed for numerous hours along this stretch.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 22-DEC-20 19:28:00 to 24-DEC-20 12:22:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) mesonet station KWTR Whitaker reported wind gust along Interstate 25 between Cheyenne and Chugwater. Interstate 25 was closed to light, high profile vehicles for 14 hours during this time along this stretch of Interstate 25. Additional WYDOT sensors in the area reported similar wind gusts along Interstate 25 and Interstate 80.