A strong trough moved across Wyoming. At the same time, strong mid level winds and favorable jet dynamics brought high winds to many parts of western and central Wyoming. The highest wind gust reported was 101 mph at the weather sensor at Red Canyon along Highway 28 in the Wind River Mountains. In the lower elevations, some of the more notable gusts included 70 mph at Buffalo, Wyoming,  68 mph at Riverton, Wyoming and  68 mph near Casper, Wyoming. The strong winds caused the closure of many roads to high profile vehicles during the height of the winds.

High Wind in ABSAROKA MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 13-JAN-21 07:22:00 to 13-JAN-21 18:04:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds occurred in the Absarokas. A maximum wind gust of 83 mph was reported along the Chief Joseph Highway.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST BIG HORN BASIN, WYOMING
From 13-JAN-21 15:38:00 to 13-JAN-21 18:17:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A maximum wind gust of 59 mph was reported at the Worland Airport.

High Wind in JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING
From 13-JAN-21 14:34:00 to 13-JAN-21 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A maximum wind gust of 64 mph was reported at the Jackson Hole airport.

High Wind in WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS EAST, WYOMING
From 13-JAN-21 13:54:00 to 13-JAN-21 17:01:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 88.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A period of hurricane force winds occurred in the Wind River Mountains. A maximum wind gust of 101 mph was recorded at Red Canyon.

High Wind in WIND RIVER BASIN, WYOMING
From 13-JAN-21 17:46:00 to 13-JAN-21 22:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High winds occurred through much of the Wind River Basin. The strongest gust reported was 68 mph at the Riverton airport.

High Wind in GREEN MOUNTAINS & RATTLESNAKE RANGE, WYOMING
From 13-JAN-21 18:10:00 to 13-JAN-21 18:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High winds occurred in the higher elevations of the Green and Rattlesnake Range. The highest wind gust reported was 81 mph.

High Wind in EAST SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING
From 13-JAN-21 15:46:00 to 13-JAN-21 18:06:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gusts as high as 62 mph were recorded along Interstate 80.

High Wind in CODY FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 12-JAN-21 22:16:00 to 13-JAN-21 16:46:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds occurred in the Cody Foothills. The highest wind gust reported was 74 mph in the west side of Cody, Wyoming.

High Wind in NATRONA COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 13-JAN-21 03:34:00 to 13-JAN-21 18:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds occurred through many of the lower elevations of Natrona County. The strongest wind gust reported was 79 mph along Wyoming Boulevard south of Casper, Wyoming.

High Wind in LANDER FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 13-JAN-21 12:31:00 to 13-JAN-21 14:26:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A maximum wind gust of 74 mph was measured in Sink Canyon State Park. The Lander, Wyoming airport had a wind gusts as high as 63 mph.

High Wind in UPPER WIND RIVER BASIN, WYOMING
From 13-JAN-21 13:15:00 to 13-JAN-21 16:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds occurred in the Upper Wind River Basin. The strongest wind gusts reported was 60 mph at Crowheart, Wyoming.

High Wind in NORTHEAST JOHNSON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 13-JAN-21 14:20:00 to 14-JAN-21 11:28:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High winds occurred in much of Johnson County, Wyoming. The highest gust was 70 mph in Johnson County. The high winds flipped over an outbuilding along Muddy Creek Road.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST BIG HORN BASIN, WYOMING
From 13-JAN-21 15:00:00 to 13-JAN-21 15:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A maximum wind gust of 65 mph was reported in Thermopolis, Wyoming.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST JOHNSON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 13-JAN-21 17:10:00 to 13-JAN-21 20:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A maximum wind gust of 76 mph was reported along Interstate 25 north of Kaycee, Wyoming.