A very widespread strong wind event occurred across southeast Wyoming from 21 through 23 February 2021. This event caused numerous tractor trailer blow overs and closed Interstates 80 and 25 for an extended period.

High Wind in SHIRLEY BASIN, WYOMING
From 23-FEB-21 10:57:00 to 23-FEB-21 13:12:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Union Pacific Railroad site MEDIC1 in zone WY105 reported wind gusts in excess 58 mph.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 21-FEB-21 08:16:00 to 23-FEB-21 15:22:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 75.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) sensor along Interstate 80 at Cooper Cove reported the peak wind. Other WYDOT sensors in Zone 110 hit routinely in the 60 to 70 mph range throughout the event.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 21-FEB-21 09:14:00 to 23-FEB-21 11:04:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 74.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous Wyoming Department of Transportation and railroad site reported frequent gusts 60 to 70 mph throughout this time. Peak wind was from Union Pacific Railroad site UP204 Lynch.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 21-FEB-21 11:08:00 to 23-FEB-21 16:29:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 89.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous Wyoming Department of Transportation weather stations and railroad site reported wind gusts 60 to 70 mph through event. Peak wind report by Union Pacific Railroad site EMKAY at 4:24 AM MST on the 22nd.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 21-FEB-21 13:10:00 to 23-FEB-21 14:54:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Bear Creek Wyoming Department of Transportation site reported frequent gusts 60 to 70 mph with peak gust reported 8:36 AM MST on the 22nd.

High Wind in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 21-FEB-21 14:26:00 to 23-FEB-21 15:32:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous sensors reported wind gusts in excess of 58 mph. Peak wind was from Rock River Union Pacific Railroad site at 9:51 AM MST.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE RANGE AND SOUTHWEST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 21-FEB-21 15:46:00 to 23-FEB-21 13:24:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Bordeaux Wyoming Department of Transportation site at mile marker 71 on Interstate 25.

High Wind in FERRIS/SEMINOE/SHIRLEY MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 21-FEB-21 22:50:00 to 23-FEB-21 13:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

RAWS site 4 miles west Muddy Gap had prolonged strong winds over a 36 hour period. Peak gust 75 mph.

High Wind in UPPER NORTH PLATTE RIVER BASIN, WYOMING
From 22-FEB-21 03:50:00 to 23-FEB-21 12:12:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Skyline Wyoming Department of Transportation site on Highway 230 in southern Carbon County south of Saratoga.

High Wind in EAST LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 22-FEB-21 04:46:00 to 23-FEB-21 14:12:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Gun Barrell Wyoming Department of Transportation site in east Laramie County.

High Wind in EAST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 22-FEB-21 09:15:00 to 23-FEB-21 17:54:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Wheatland Airport report numerous gusts in excess of 58 mph. Wyoming Department of Transportation site at Coleman thirteen miles south of Glendo also reported numerous gusts in excess 58 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 22-FEB-21 10:20:00 to 23-FEB-21 15:06:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Rawlins Airport reported wind gusts in excess of 58 mph throughout the timeframe. Peak wind occurred 23 February at 1:05PM MST.

High Wind in GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING
From 22-FEB-21 11:36:00 to 22-FEB-21 13:54:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Yoder railroad site (UP348) reported these winds.

High Wind in CONVERSE COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 23-FEB-21 01:30:00 to 23-FEB-21 06:16:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

CWOP site 6 south of Douglas (EW6313) reported these wind gusts.