An anomalously strong and unseasonably cold Pacific trough progressed inland across the southwestern United States. Strong southwest winds occurred out ahead of the trough and along the cold front across all of western Colorado. Winds gusted in the 40 to 50 mph range for the valleys with gusts of 60 mph or more in the mountains. Several areas saw gusts meeting high wind criteria.

High Wind in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 11-APR-22 21:18:00 to 11-APR-22 21:18:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A peak wind gust of 63 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at Dragon Road.

High Wind in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 11-APR-22 20:15:00 to 11-APR-22 20:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A peak wind gust of 62 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at the Rangely Airport.

High Wind in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 11-APR-22 20:53:00 to 11-APR-22 20:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A peak wind gust of 62 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at Calico.

High Wind in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 11-APR-22 18:15:00 to 11-APR-22 18:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 75.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A peak wind gust of 86 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at Douglas Pass.

High Wind in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 11-APR-22 21:23:00 to 11-APR-22 21:23:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A peak wind gust of 63 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at Pinto.

High Wind in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 11-APR-22 22:46:00 to 11-APR-22 22:46:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A peak wind gust of 61 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at Great Divide.

High Wind in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 11-APR-22 21:05:00 to 11-APR-22 21:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A peak wind gust of 61 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at the Meeker Coulter Field Airport.

High Wind in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 11-APR-22 23:53:00 to 11-APR-22 23:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A peak wind gust of 58 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at the Rifle Garfield County Airport.

High Wind in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 12-APR-22 04:35:00 to 12-APR-22 04:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A peak wind gust of 60 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at the Montrose Regional Airport.

High Wind in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 11-APR-22 22:13:00 to 11-APR-22 22:13:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A peak wind gust of 60 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at Dry Creek Basin.