Multiple periods of strong winds developed across wind-prone areas of southeast Wyoming with a more widespread event on the 21st ahead of a strong frontal boundary. Interstates 80 and 25 were closed to light, high-profile vehicles for multiple periods of time due to strong winds.

High Wind in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 19-DEC-22 06:26:00 to 21-DEC-22 14:06:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 76.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple WYDOT mesonet stations along Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins reported high winds with gusts 60 to 70 mph for an extended period of time. WYDOT mesonet station at County Road 402 along Interstate 80 measured maximum wind gust 3 miles east-southeast of Elk Mountain at 1:20 PM MST on the 21st.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE RANGE AND SOUTHWEST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 19-DEC-22 06:26:00 to 19-DEC-22 08:56:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

WYDOT mesonet station Bordeaux (KBRX) along Interstate 25 measured maximum wind gust 9 miles south of Wheatland.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE RANGE AND SOUTHWEST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 21-DEC-22 00:56:00 to 21-DEC-22 05:52:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

WYDOT mesonet station Bordeaux (KBRX) along Interstate 25 measured maximum wind gust 9 miles south of Wheatland.

High Wind in CENTRAL LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 19-DEC-22 12:27:00 to 19-DEC-22 12:27:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

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

High Wind in CONVERSE COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS, WYOMING
From 21-DEC-22 06:18:00 to 21-DEC-22 13:12:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

WYDOT mesonet station Deer Creek along Interstate 25 measured maximum wind gust 1 mile south of Glenrock.

High Wind in FERRIS/SEMINOE/SHIRLEY MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 21-DEC-22 09:50:00 to 21-DEC-22 13:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

Camp Creek RAWS station near Muddy Gap reported maximum wind gust.

High Wind in SHIRLEY BASIN, WYOMING
From 21-DEC-22 12:43:00 to 21-DEC-22 13:14:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Estimated wind gust from WYDOT mesonet station Shirley Basin and nearby observations.

High Wind in EAST PLATTE COUNTY, WYOMING
From 21-DEC-22 05:06:00 to 21-DEC-22 12:36:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

WYDOT mesonet station Coleman (WY1) along Interstate 25 measured maximum wind gust 13 miles south of Glendo.

High Wind in CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 21-DEC-22 12:29:00 to 21-DEC-22 14:08:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous WYDOT and UPR mesonet station reported high winds with gusts 60 to 70 mph. UPR mesonet station HADSL1 (UP251) measured maximum wind gust 9 miles west of Rawlins. Also, the Rawlins Airport ASOS station (KRWL) measured a peak wind of 72 mph.

High Wind in LARAMIE VALLEY, WYOMING
From 21-DEC-22 10:45:00 to 21-DEC-22 14:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Multiple WYDOT and UPR mesonet stations reported high winds. UPR mesonet station WILCX1 (UP263) measured maximum wind gust 5 miles north of Rock River. Also, the Laramie Airport ASOS station reported a 66 mph wind gust.

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 21-DEC-22 04:06:00 to 21-DEC-22 13:36:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

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

High Wind in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 21-DEC-22 01:25:00 to 21-DEC-22 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple WYDOT and UPR mesonet station reported high winds with gusts around 60 mph. WYDOT mesonet station Summit East (WY28) along Interstate 80 measured maximum wind gust 11 miles southeast of Laramie.