An extreme windy set of days were felt across southeastern Wyoming in the middle of January as a sharp frontal boundary and pressure gradient produced high winds well in excess of 58 mph with several locations measuring gusts into the 80s and 90 mph ranges. Several reports of blown over semi trailers on Interstate 80 and 25 resulted in the roadway being closed for a period of time along with area restrictions for light, high profile vehicles. Winds caused upwards of $30000 in damages across the City of Torrington.

High Wind in SHIRLEY BASIN, WYOMING
From 13-JAN-21 11:04:00 to 13-JAN-21 19:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation sensor near Shirley Rim along Wyoming Highway 487 measured the reported wind gust.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE RANGE AND SOUTHWEST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 11-JAN-21 00:30:00 to 13-JAN-21 20:18:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 73.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation sensor along Interstate 25 at Bordeaux or nine miles south of Wheatland measured the reported wind gust. Report of one semi-trailer blowover was reported at mile marker 71 near the sensor.

High Wind in GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING
From 13-JAN-21 12:40:00 to 13-JAN-21 20:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 74.00 MG
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Torrington Municipal Airport measured the reported wind gust. Additional Union Pacific Railroad sensors in the area also measured wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. Damage was reported by the City of Torrington's Emergency Manager with wind damage to 1000 feet of power line with several poles knocked over in addition to downed trees on power lines. At the wastewater treatment plant for the city, the high winds pushed surface ice damaging the debris curtain at the outfall of the finishing lagoon. Damage estimate by emergency manager between $25k-30k.

High Wind in EAST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 13-JAN-21 13:22:00 to 15-JAN-21 01:14:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 75.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation sensor along Interstate 25 at Coleman or thirteen miles south of Glendo measured the reported wind gust.

High Wind in CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 13-JAN-21 18:38:00 to 13-JAN-21 19:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Rawlins Municipal Airport sensor measured the reported wind gust.

High Wind in UPPER NORTH PLATTE RIVER BASIN, WYOMING
From 13-JAN-21 18:48:00 to 13-JAN-21 23:44:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation sensor along Wyoming Highway 230 at Skyline or twelve miles east-southeast of Encampment measured the reported wind gust.

High Wind in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 12-JAN-21 23:10:00 to 15-JAN-21 07:14:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Laramie Airport and a Wyoming Department of Transportation sensor along Interstate 80 at Quealy Dome or fourteen miles northeast of Centennial both measured the reported wind gust.

High Wind in EAST LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 13-JAN-21 13:06:00 to 13-JAN-21 22:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
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 gust.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 12-JAN-21 19:25:00 to 15-JAN-21 15:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 80.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Union Pacific Railroad sensor LYNCHW Lynchwood located nine miles southeast of Buford measured the reported wind gust. A Wyoming Department of Transportation sensor along Wyoming Highway 210 at Wildcat Trail located seven miles northeast of Buford measured a 88 mph gust.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 12-JAN-21 19:40:00 to 15-JAN-21 16:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 75.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation sensor along Interstate 25 at Whitaker or sixteen miles east of Horse Creek measured the reported wind gust. Several semi trailers were blown onto their sides and some off the roadway by the strong wind resulting in periods of closure to clear the wreck along with restrictions to light, high profile vehicles.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 12-JAN-21 21:10:00 to 15-JAN-21 10:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Cheyenne Airport sensor and a Wyoming Department of Transportation sensor along Interstate 25 at Bear Creek or eight miles south of Chugwater both measured the reported wind gust.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 12-JAN-21 16:36:00 to 15-JAN-21 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 82.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation sensor along Interstate 80 at Wagonhound or five miles northwest of Arlington measured the reported wind gust.

High Wind in CONVERSE COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 13-JAN-21 12:10:00 to 13-JAN-21 18:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Douglas Airport sensor measured the reported wind gust.

High Wind in NIOBRARA COUNTY, WYOMING
From 13-JAN-21 19:02:00 to 15-JAN-21 02:56:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 74.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation sensor along United States Highway 20 near Van Tassell measured the reported wind gust.

High Wind in FERRIS/SEMINOE/SHIRLEY MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 12-JAN-21 18:50:00 to 13-JAN-21 19:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

Camp Creek sensor located four miles west of Muddy Gap measured the reported wind gust.