A strong cold front approached the region. This, paired with the presence of a 120 knot jetstreak aloft, resulted in strong winds at the surface. Widespread wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph occurred across western Colorado with several areas in west-central and southwest Colorado reporting gusts that exceeded 58 mph, which met high wind criteria.

High Wind in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 22-APR-22 17:35:00 to 22-APR-22 17:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A peak wind gust of 58 MPH was measured by an automated weather station at the Durango-La Plata County Airport.

High Wind in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 22-APR-22 10:46:00 to 22-APR-22 10:46:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A peak wind gust of 58 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at Great Divide.

High Wind in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 22-APR-22 12:42:00 to 22-APR-22 12:42:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A peak wind gust of 63 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at the Grand Junction Regional Airport.

High Wind in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 22-APR-22 13:29:00 to 22-APR-22 13:29:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A peak wind gust of 63 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 22-APR-22 13:55:00 to 22-APR-22 13:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A peak wind gust of 72 MPH was measured by the Jay RAWS automated weather station.

High Wind in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 22-APR-22 13:13:00 to 22-APR-22 13:13:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A peak wind gust of 58 MPH was measured by the Dry Creek RAWS automated weather station.

High Wind in FOUR CORNERS / UPPER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 22-APR-22 13:53:00 to 22-APR-22 13:53:00 (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 Cortez Municipal Airport.

High Wind in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 22-APR-22 12:32:00 to 22-APR-22 12:32:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A peak wind gust of 59 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at the Montrose Regional Airport.

High Wind in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 22-APR-22 12:21:00 to 22-APR-22 12:21:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that an estimated 60 mph wind gust uprooted and blew over a clump of aspen trees that were about 20 inches in diameter at the base. This clump landed on a parked truck and damaged it.

High Wind in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 22-APR-22 13:55:00 to 22-APR-22 13:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A peak wind gust of 64 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at the Delta Blake Field Airport. Numerous tree branches were reported to be down in the area with several power outages.

High Wind in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 22-APR-22 13:48:00 to 22-APR-22 13:48:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A peak wind gust of 77 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at Huntsman Mesa.

High Wind in CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 22-APR-22 14:13:00 to 22-APR-22 14:13:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A peak wind gust of 66 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at the Meeker Coulter Field Airport.

High Wind in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 22-APR-22 14:14:00 to 22-APR-22 14:14:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be around 58 mph twisted and broke an 8 to 10 inch diameter juniper tree.