A strong jet stream remained over Wyoming for several days in early April. A series of shortwaves passed through the state at the same time and mixed strong mid level winds to the surface to bring widespread high winds to much of western and central Wyoming. The strongest wind occurred in the mountains where wind gusts of 88 mph occurred at both Fales Rock in the Green Mountains and the top of the Jackson Hole Ski Resort in the Tetons. Some of the highest winds in the lower elevations included 79 mph near Lander and 72 mph at the Buffalo airport. Near Lander, a fence was damaged by the wind. Wind gusts over 58 mph also occurred in Park, Sweetwater, and Lincoln Counties.

High Wind in CODY FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 04-APR-22 11:46:00 to 06-APR-22 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A maximum wind gust of 69 mph was reported along Highway 120 near Meeteetse. Other notable wind gusts included 66 mph in Dry Creek and 60 mph at Clark.

High Wind in ROCK SPRINGS & GREEN RIVER, WYOMING
From 05-APR-22 12:16:00 to 05-APR-22 16:22:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A maximum wind gust of 65 mph was reported along Interstate 80 in Green River.

High Wind in EAST SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING
From 04-APR-22 14:57:00 to 05-APR-22 15:21:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A maximum wind gust of 63 mph was reported at the Southwest Wyoming Regional airport near Rock Springs. A 61 mph gust was reported along Interstate 80 near the Sweetwater-Carbon county border.

High Wind in JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING
From 04-APR-22 22:33:00 to 04-APR-22 22:33:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 61 mph wind gust was reported at the Jackson Hole airport.

High Wind in TETON & GROS VENTRE MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 04-APR-22 19:15:00 to 04-APR-22 22:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 76.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A maximum wind gust of 88 mph was reported at the summit of the Jackson Hole Ski resort.

High Wind in GREEN MOUNTAINS & RATTLESNAKE RANGE, WYOMING
From 04-APR-22 14:10:00 to 05-APR-22 00:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 76.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The RAWS site at Fales Rock had a maximum wind gust of 88 mph.

High Wind in UPPER WIND RIVER BASIN, WYOMING
From 05-APR-22 11:30:00 to 05-APR-22 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A maximum wind gust of 67 mph was reported at Crowheart.

High Wind in WIND RIVER BASIN, WYOMING
From 05-APR-22 14:37:00 to 05-APR-22 21:33:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A maximum wind gust of 68 mph was reported at the Riverton airport.

High Wind in LANDER FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 04-APR-22 13:45:00 to 05-APR-22 12:41:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A maximum wind gust of 79 mph was reported at a weather station in Sinks Canyon. The high wind blew down a fence at a ranch. The Lander airport had a wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in NATRONA COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 04-APR-22 14:56:00 to 05-APR-22 00:09:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A maximum wind gust of 69 mph was reported at the Natrona County Airport west of Casper. Numerous wind gusts over 60 mph were reported along numerous wind sensors along Interstate 25 as well as US 20 26.

High Wind in NORTHEAST JOHNSON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 04-APR-22 22:53:00 to 06-APR-22 17:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A maximum wind gust of 72 mph was reported at the Johnson County airport near Buffalo. Numerous locations along Interstates 25 and 90 had wind gusts past 60 mph, resulting in very difficult travel conditions, especially for high profile vehicles.