Widespread high winds across southeast Wyoming closed out the month of January ahead of a cold frontal passage with 85 mph wind gusts being reported along Interstate 80 west of Laramie. Extended road closures along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins were reported due to crashes and truck blow overs.

High Wind in CONVERSE COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 31-JAN-22 08:49:00 to 31-JAN-22 14:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

CWOP mesonet station DW7426 Douglas measured maximum wind gust 5 miles west-southwest of Douglas at 1:40 PM MST. Additionally, Douglas Airport ASOS station (KDGW) measured a 64 mph wind gust. Interstate 25 between Douglas and Casper was closed to light, high-profile vehicles for 12 hours.

High Wind in FERRIS/SEMINOE/SHIRLEY MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 31-JAN-22 04:50:00 to 31-JAN-22 16:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

RAWS mesonet station Camp Creek (CAMW4) measured maximum wind gust just west of Muddy Gap at 1:50 PM MST.

High Wind in SHIRLEY BASIN, WYOMING
From 31-JAN-22 14:25:00 to 31-JAN-22 14:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Union Pacific Railroad mesonet station measured maximum wind gust near the town of Medicine Bow.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE RANGE AND SOUTHWEST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 31-JAN-22 02:12:00 to 31-JAN-22 18:22:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

WYDOT mesonet station Bordeaux (KBRX) along Interstate 25 measured maximum wind gust 9 miles south of Wheatland at 2:20 PM MST. Interstate 25 between Cheyenne and Wheatland was closed to light, high-profile vehicles for 14 hours.

High Wind in EAST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 31-JAN-22 10:54:00 to 31-JAN-22 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

WYDOT mesonet station Coleman (WY1) along Interstate 25 measured maximum wind gust 13 miles south of Glendo at 12:04 PM MST. Additionally, RAWS mesonet station Guernsey (GNRW4) measured wind gusts to 72 mph. Interstate 25 between Wheatland and Douglas was closed to light, high-profile vehicles for over 7 hours.

High Wind in GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING
From 31-JAN-22 13:20:00 to 31-JAN-22 14:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Torrington Airport ASOS station (KTOR) measured maximum wind gust.

High Wind in CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 31-JAN-22 13:14:00 to 31-JAN-22 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Rawlins Airport ASOS station (KRWL) measured maximum wind gust at 1:14 PM MST. Additionally, WYDOT mesonet station along Interstate 80 at Sinclair (WY14) measured a 61 mph wind gust.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 31-JAN-22 04:36:00 to 31-JAN-22 20:46:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 74.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous WYDOT mesonet stations reported high winds with gusts 65 to 80 mph. WYDOT mesonet station along Interstate 80 at Strouss Hill (WY25) measured maximum wind gust 15 miles east-northeast of Centennial at 11:30 AM MST. Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins was closed for an extended period of time due to crashes and truck blow overs.

High Wind in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 31-JAN-22 10:54:00 to 31-JAN-22 17:18:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

WYDOT mesonet station Quealy Dome (WY26) along Interstate 80 measured maximum wind gust 14 miles northeast of Centennial. Additionally, Union Pacific Railroad mesonet station RKRIVR (UP345) measured wind gusts 60 to 65 mph 1 mile south of Rock River.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 31-JAN-22 09:15:00 to 31-JAN-22 16:14:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous WYDOT and Union Pacific Railroad mesonet stations reported high winds with gusts around 60 mph. WYDOT mesonet station Wildcat Trail (WY48) along Wyoming State Highway 210 (Happy Jack Road) measured maximum wind gust 7 miles northeast of Buford at 11:48 AM MST.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 31-JAN-22 15:36:00 to 31-JAN-22 15:52:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Union Pacific Railroad mesonet station EMKAYW (UP226) measured maximum wind gust 14 miles west-southwest of Cheyenne.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 31-JAN-22 11:57:00 to 31-JAN-22 13:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Cheyenne Airport ASOS station (KCYS) measured maximum wind gust.