In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb: Studying Sea Ice. Gust is peak gust in Boulder (or very near) unless indicated. Many highways closed. This story will be updated throughout the day. He's on a mission to summit all 58 of Colorado's fourteeners and has already climbed more than half. What are the current wind gust records in Colorado and the world? Sign-up for the daily OutThere Colorado newsletter here, Public access for two Colorado 14ers to close, after bill to protect landowners from liability dies, [VIDEO] Snowboarders spend over an hour in a tree to avoid angry moose in Colorado, $50,000 reward offered in search for suspect who robbed USPS letter carrier, Nathaniel Rateliff, Elle King among artists coming to Denver area in March, Skier Shiffrin locks up overall title, still chases win 86, US to focus bison restoration on expanding tribal herds. The strongest wind gust recorded was 140 mph at Wondervu, a record for that normally windy spot. The old record was a 147 mph gust recorded at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder on January 25, 1971, according to the Colorado State Climatologist who told the Weather Service that was the "accepted, yet unofficial highest recorded wind gust in Colorado.". The 2006, 2017, and 2021 were grass fires. Please support the Coloradoan's work on stories like this by subscribing. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. The highest wind gust reported Wednesday was 107 mph at Lamar Airport. The winds battered the county and partially wrecked a school in Central City. Use the report to find the wind speed and wind direction today in Boulder Airport. The fastest official official being the key word wind speed ever recorded in Colorado was a gust that reached 148 miles per hour in February 2016 on Monarch Pass. Dates with gusts greater or equal to 100 MPH are shaded darker pink. As of 2:45 p.m., only 33 customers were without power due to the outage. Peak wind gusts included: 66 , 4 miles southwest of Sterling; 64 at Briggsdale and Crook; 63 , 8 miles south of Holyoke; 62 , 8 miles south-southwest of Grover; 60 , 2 miles south-southeast of Denver International Airport; 58 at Akron Municipal Airport and 55 at Greeley Airport. As high winds hit Colorado, we looked back at the state's toprecorded winds prior to Wednesday's storm. With powerful winds in the forecast, potentially nearing 200 miles per hour, some Coloradans will surely ask "what's the fastest wind speed to ever be clocked in the Centennial State?". Time/General. Again, on January 24, the Chinooks howled down into the area. These winds, often known in our area as downslope winds, can bring gusts of 60 to 100 mph near the foothills in areas such as Fort Collins, Boulder, Denver, Colorado Springs, Canon City, Westcliffe, Walsenburg, and Trinidad. The graph below shows winds gusted as high as 110 mph near Gold Hill in Boulder County late in the afternoon. Weather Today Weather Hourly 14 Day Forecast Yesterday/Past Weather Climate (Averages) Currently: 34 F. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Why is it so windy?There are two main reasons for Colorado being so windy: pressure differences over the mountains and plains, and Chinook winds. with a high near 45. These showers will bring our first shot of strong, gusty winds of 40-50 mph. Wind Speed: Calm: Barometer: 29.85 in: Dewpoint: 27F (-3C) Visibility: 10.00 mi: . Error! Contact him at milesblumhardt@coloradoan.com or on Twitter @MilesBlumhardt. Colorado Wind Maps | AccuWeather Radar Satellite Current Conditions Forecast Wind Flow Colorado Wind Flow Wind contours Now Around the Globe Hurricane Tracker Severe Weather Radar & Maps. Winds up to 140 mph blew in the foothills west of the city, with gusts of 80 to 100 mph in town. High Winds over Front Range. The site is secure. The highest wind speed officially reported in Colorado is 148 mph in February of 2016 on Monarch Pass. Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook This gust was generated from Tropical Storm Olivia and stands as the strongest recorded wind gust. The .gov means its official. Try searching for a city, zip code or point of interest. On December 30, 2021 the devastating Marshall Fire roared through Superior and portions of Louisville, Colorado. This list displays the ten closest OnSite Reports within a 24 hour period. Use the 'Report' link on The system is implemented in the perspective of an operational use for nowcasting of 10 m wind, which will be part of a numerical system aimed at the . The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) at Table Mesa in southwest Boulder recorded a maximum wind gust of 137 mph just after 2:00 a.m. MST on the roof, 600 feet above the city. Very strong guasts periodically thoughr day. Keep it Clean. or anything. Major damage and power outages. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism If inside,avoid windows. #COwx pic.twitter.com/f3my1KukDZ. High Winds: downslope winds; started 2 fires. Check with your airline before your flight today. Here are the highest wind gusts today reported to the National Weather Service in Boulder as of 4 p.m. 107 mph - Lamar Airport - Unknown time101 mph - 2 SSW Manitou Springs - Unknown time95 mph 3 NNE White Ranch Open Space 10:25 a.m.94 mph 3 WSW Air Force Academy 10:51 a.m.93 mph 2 WSW Louisville 11:46 a.m.92 mph 6 SSW Colorado Springs 11:31 a.m.92 mph 5 N Colorado Springs 10:46 a.m.91 mph 3 SSW Boulder 10:00 a.m.91 mph 4 SE Air Force Academy 10:58 a.m.90 mph 2 SSE Peterson AFB 12:18 p.m.90 mph 6 SSW Westcliffe 7:46 a.m.89 mph 8 N Peconic 9:48 a.m.89 mph 1 SSW Caon City 9:05 a.m.88 mph 5 N Colorado Springs 10:36 a.m.87 mph 2 NW Rocky Flats 10:35 a.m.87 mph 2 S Cheesman Reservoir 12:23 p.m.85 mph Floyd Hill 12:28 p.m.85 mph 4 WSW Arvada 1:56 p.m.84 mph 5 S Air Force Academy 11 a.m.84 mph 9 S Springfield 9:56 a.m.82 mph 6 SSW Colorado Springs 11:01 a.m.82 mph 4 SW Campo 9:59 a.m.81 mph 6 NE Manitou Springs 10:38 a.m.81 mph 8 S Holyoke 12:58 p.m.81 mph 2 SSW Manitou Springs 11:24 a.m.80 mph 2 NNW Genesee 10:25 a.m.79 mph 3 WNW Loveland 10:59 a.m.78 mph 5 ESE Wetmore 10:58 a.m.77 mph 4 WNW Pueblo West 10:20 a.m.77 mph 2 S Eldorado Springs 10:35 a.m.76 mph 4 ENE Nederland 9:51 a.m.76 mph 4 SE Air Force Academy 10:43 a.m.76 mph 2 NNE Florence 9:55 a.m.75 mph 2 NNW Marshall 10:45 a.m.75 mph 2 ESE Sterling 1:09 p.m.74 mph 1 NE Crisman 10:46 a.m.74 mph 3 SW Swissvale 9:34 a.m.73 mph 2 S Cheesman Reservoir 10:23 a.m.72 mph 11 WSW Fountain 10:58 a.m.71 mph 2 ESE Buckeye 10:35 a.m.71 mph 4 SE Pinecliffe -9:35 a.m.71 mph 5 N Pawnee Pass 1:18 p.m.71 mph 1 E Granada 1:06 p.m.71 mph 17 NW Two Buttes 11:16 a.m.71 mph 5 NE Blende 9:22 a.m.70 mph 1 NE Aspen Springs 10:46 a.m.70 mph 1 N Glen Haven 3 p.m.70 mph 1 NE Arvada 11:08 a.m.70 mph 9 S Springfield 9:56 a.m.70 mph 2 NNE Natural Fort 10:56 a.m.70 mph 5 SW Buena Vista 9:35 a.m.69 mph 3 ENE Nederland 10:45 a.m.69 mph 3 SSW Boulder 9:35 a.m.68 mph 2 SSE Pleasant View 10:16 a.m.68 mph 2 SSW Broomfield 10:56 a.m.68 mph 9 NNW Woodland Park 11:54 a.m.68 mph 1 N Georgetown 10:46 a.m.68 mph 1 NNW Briggsdale 1:49 p.m.68 mph Downieville 1:09 p.m.68 mph 2 WSW Penrose 10:36 a.m.67 mph Floyd Hill 10:25 a.m.67 mph 2 NW Wray 12:55 p.m.67 mph 3 WSW Sterling 1:15 p.m.67 mph 4 ENE Severance 1:05 p.m.67 mph 1 S Lamar 11:35 a.m.67 mph WSW Fountain 11:10 a.m.67 mph 1 SE Peterson AFB 10:54 a.m.66 mph 2 NNW Briggsdale 1:07 p.m.65 mph 2 S Firstview 9:59 a.m.65 mph 4 E Thatcher 11:23 a.m.63 mph 1 WSW Louisville 11 a.m.63 mph 3 SE Pinecliffe 2:30 p.m.62 mph 2 ENE Pueblo 11:30 a.m.61 mph 2 SSW Laporte 10:55 a.m.61 mph 4 E Akron 1 p.m.61 mph 3 WNW Loveland 2:15 p.m.61 mph 14 S Hyde 9:34 a.m.61 mph 1 SSE Pueblo West Noon61 mph 2 WSW Penrose 9:34 a.m.60 mph 1 ENE Estes Park 10:37 a.m.59 mph Downieville 10:25 a.m.59 mph 2 NE Englewood 10:46 a.m.59 mph 2 SSW Denver 10:56 a.m.59 mph 3 WNW Mishawaka 10:16 a.m.59 mph 1 NE Ken Caryl 10:45 a.m.58 mph 2 NE Poncha Springs 9:55 a.m.57 mph 1 S Wellington 1:39 p.m.56 mph 1 SSE Eaton 1:06 p.m.56 mph 2 SE Federal Heights 1:29 p.m.56 mph 5 NNW Nunn 11:01 a.m.56 mph 11 WNW Westplains 10:46 a.m.55 mph Wilkerson Pass 9:55 a.m.55 mph 9 S Pleasant Valley 12:55 p.m.55 mph Fort Morgan 1:39 p.m. Wind gusts of over 100 mph were reported in the southeastern Colorado community on Dec. 15, 2021. support the Coloradoan's work on stories like this by subscribing. The arrows point in the direction in which the wind is blowing. Report. A 2017 report from The Gazette's Matt Steiner indicates that while winds close to 200 miles per hour would certainly be noteworthy, they won't be record-breaking. In his spare time, Spencer loves to hike, rock climb, and trail run. These current conditions and the related content/links on this page are not a substitution for the official weather briefing from the FAA. Library, PDF versions of the severe weather bulletin, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), NCAR freq gusts >100 6-9pm 96 in 25 roofs blown off. The National Weather Service says a new record was set Thursday night for the highest wind gust in the state when a weather station on Monarch Pass recorded a gust of 148 mph. The data shared by the weather service was valid as of 11:36 a.m. Wednesday, it noted. While the 148 miles per hour mark is the highest official wind speed to be clocked, a special project conducted by the Rocky Mountain Nature Association reportedly measured winds on top of Longs Peak at 201 miles per hour during the winter of 1981. More: Larimer County school districts host year-end COVID vaccine clinics for students, community. Here are ways to prepare: Travel and outdoor activities are not recommended. We use Xtides program to generate our tidal graphs. Low: 21 F. The Colorado Division of Aeronautics considers the 148 mph wind gust above Monarch Pass to be true and accurate, and NWS Pueblo concurs, officials said. Strong downslope winds continued across portions of the Front Range Mountains and Foothills on the 1st. On Thursday, the weather station on Monarch Pass (MYP) reported thunder and light snow in the vicinity and wind gusts of 98 mph at 7:16 p.m. MST and again at 7:53 p.m. MST. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Editor's note: This story on a high wind warning Wednesday for Colorado has been made free to read due to public safety concerns. The high winds also toppled a large tree at the mouth of Boulder Canyon. Peak wind gusts included: 81 mph at the NCAR Mesa Lab, 2 miles southwest of Boulder; 80 mph at White Ranch Open Space, and 79 mph at the mouth of Coal Creek Canyon at the junction of CO72/CO93. Wind gusts from 70 to 100 mph occurred right at the base of the foothills, including Boulder and along Highway 93 south . Inconsistent reporting may mean that events are missing or that the wind speeds are not accurate. 64mph Rocky Mountain Metro Airport, 80mph near Marshall. These are the real-time observations from the weather station at Boulder Airport. While these winds bring warmer temperatures during the winter months, they can often be devastating, with sustained winds and gusts sometimes as strong as those produced by tornadoes and hurricanes. Locally strong wind gusts occurred in the Front Range mountains and foothills. Be Proactive. The Colorado Department of Transportation weather station on U.S. Highway 50, about 700 feet below, recorded a wind out of the north, at just 32 mph, at the same time. Roofs blown off houses and powerlines tipped. Here are top wind speeds at three cities: Fort Collins 84 mph: Dec. 30, 2008 77 mph:. As of 3 p.m., Denver International Airport had 485 flight delays and 145 cancellations. On. STAY INFORMED:Sign-up for the daily OutThere Colorado newsletter here. Be it news, outdoors, sports you name it, he wants to report it. It was associated with a powerful cold front and bora winds. "The Colorado Division of Aeronautics maintains high mountain AWOS weather stations for aviation safety purposes across the state, and stated that the Monarch Pass (MYP) AWOS weather station was operating within the parameters of FAA required tolerances before, during and after the 148 mph gust," according the National Weather Service. While there was some concern that issues with the sensor may have resulted in a falsely high reading, this was eventually cleared up by the National Weather Service. Colorado State Patrol confirmed Wednesday evening that at least five semi truck rollovers between noon and 4 p.m. along Interstate 25 and two on U.S. Highway 287 between the Wyoming border and Fort Collins were "likely" due to the high winds. The winds extended as far south as Victor, in the mountains west of Colorado Springs, where 100-mph gusts dislodged a home from its foundation and damaged roofs on nearly half the buildings in the town. Historical weather data is crucial for work planning, research, education, travel plans, insurance cases and other applications. 116 mph wind gust reported on Peak 6 in Breckenridge, 90+ mph winds in Boulder, Glen Haven The windy conditions led to travel advisories along I-76 and between Fort Collins and DIA. The wind also caused erosion damage to about 50,000 acres of farmland in Boulder County. A system that moved over the Pacific Northwest and across the Northern Rockies brought a period of high winds to areas in and near the Front Range Foothills. Also on 8th, 97 SE Boulder 60-70 in general, 2200 Table Mesa; Davidson Mesa 118; IBM 92, trees down, power out, cars damages, NCAR at 1000; 78 Boulder, 85 Table Mesa, Table Mesa at 534; 80-90 other areas in Boulder broke many windows and power out, just east Boulder; 85 Rocky Flats at 1345; > ;60 many places between 1000 and 1800, Table Mesa 515; 12000 lost power 92 Rocky Flats; 91 Boulder, N Boulder 80 Table Mesa 3-5 72 Boulder at 1800, Chinook; 115 Boulder airport, 103 S Table Mesa 92 SE Boulder, SW Boulder 2:28 100 Rollinsville, Rocky Flats ; strong winds along front range, at NCAR; other reports 90k table Mesa Golden Gate Canyon 86kts; Rocky Flats 74kts, Boulder airport 85 S Boulder 82 NCAR, Chinook winds Front Range Foothills, Jeffco 85kts Table Mesa front range foothills, strong jet and A low in NE Plains: very strong, upper table mesa,jeffco 101 winds front range foothills: winds unclear in Boulder, westerly flow: Shanahan ridge strong all over area, NCAR 72 Rocky Flats; large foothills area, Rocky Flats, 97 Boulder, 93 NCAR; extensive damage; Chinook windstorm, Rocky Flats; 80 NCAR; 75 CU campus localized Chinook, South Boulder 100 NWTC, 101 Rocky Flats Environmental Test facility; some damage, NWTC, 84 Boulder, 80 NCAR; winds along with intense surface low, 3 miles S Boulder: downslope winds: front range, NCAR downslope winds near Boulder: 82 NWTC, very damaging downslope winds Front Range to Plains. Air Force Academy 100 mph Akron 64 mph Arvada 70 mph Aspen Springs 70 mph. In Loveland, a gust of 79 mph was recorded, according to the tweet: Highest wind gusts so far observed have been 95 mph in/near the foothills! Peak gusts are predicted for late morning into the afternoon, with the wind largely moving out of the area by late afternoon. Wind gusts reach up to 95 mph in Colorado foothills Wind gusts from Wednesday's storm have reached up to 95 mph in Colorado's foothills so far, the National Weather Service in Boulder. Disclaimer Information Quality Help Our historical wind archives include a wealth of wind graphs & data, going back as far as 30 years in the case of some popular stations. Be it news, outdoors, sports you name it, he wants to report it. All speeds in MPH unless indicated. AIRPORT NEWS: Avelo Airlines CEO sees sure bet in new flights from Northern Colorado airport to Las Vegas, Winds are now strengthening in/near the foothills, with peak gusts this last hour up to ~70 mph.High/damaging wind gusts of 80-100 mph expected to develop in wind prone areas in/near the foothills through the noon hour and continue into early afternoon.#COwx pic.twitter.com/pjNNCR7o1k, Another gorgeous animation of this morning's squall. The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) at Table Mesa in southwest Boulder recorded a maximum wind gust of 137 mph just after 2:00 a.m. MST on the roof, 600 feet above the city. Please contact the FAA for more information on pilot briefings or. In the mountains just west of Denver, Gilpin County was not so lucky. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, In the metro area, the wind speed hit 95 mph in the foothills of Jefferson County at White Ranch Park and a 91 mph blast was reported in southwest Boulder County, said Ayesha Wilkinson, a. Boulder bore the brunt of the damage during the January 17 windstorm, which was one of the worst in the areas recorded history. Strong winds blew over a semi-tractor trailer on Interstate 25 near the Wyoming border, no injuries were reported. Chinook winds are formed when dry, cool air over the mountains sinks and warms down the lee sides of the range. Seasonal cycle of Boulder winds What causes wave clouds All speeds in MPH unless indicated. Listed below are some of the highest gusts reported by automated wind sensors across the area on Christmas Day. Foehn winds are downsloping, warm, and dry winds that occur on the leeward, or sheltered, side of mountain ranges, such as the Alps, the Andes, and the Rocky Mountains. high winds at 6000-9000. January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Boulder, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.7F (2.6C) and an average low of 19F (-7.2C). The strongest wind ever recorded in the United States not including tornadoes or hurricanes was recorded at the summit of Mount Washington, New Hampshire, one of the windiest places on earth. The clinics take place completely outside of the schools in mobile vaccination buses, and they are open to the general public in addition to students and their families. A strong burst of wind uprooted trees, and knocked down an entire row of power poles and lines near Main Street and Pike Road in Longmont. Power went out about 12:19 p.m. Wednesday, according to Xcel's electric power outage map. The highest wind speed officially reported in Colorado is 148 mph in February of 2016 on Monarch Pass. Large grass fire developed from Marshall. Threats of harming another #cowx pic.twitter.com/cFZpnSTnZp. Storm system brought winds. Check out the National Weather Services' map showing wind speeds. While the foothills area of southeastern Wyoming and Colorado experienced a number of strong Chinook events in January 1982, the most severe episodes took place on January 17 and on January 24, two consecutive Sundays. at NCAR 2:30am; 20 gusts > ;120 40% of all Boulder buildings damaged. Natl. Extremely strong and widespread winds blew down many trees and closed roads. An official website of the United States government. Despite a wind warning for most of Wednesday, the rest. On January 17, there were numerous reports of peak wind gusts in excess of 100 mph in the area. 50-120 Boulder area. Click here for more on what to expect throughout the day Wednesday. Partly Sunny. 2023 AccuWeather, Inc. "AccuWeather" and sun design are registered trademarks of AccuWeather, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Intense but very localized winds developed near the foothills of northern Jefferson and southern Boulder counties. Today's Fire Potential . Here is a list of the top reported wind gusts: Rocky Flats, Jefferson County: 115 mph Crisman, Boulder County: 102 mph White Ranch Open, Jefferson County: 100 mph Lyons, Boulder County: 94. 1094 houses plus some commercial structures were destroyed by the fire. The strongest wind gust in the world occurred near Barrow Island off the coast of Austrailia. Peak wind gusts included: 90 , 3 miles north-northeast of Pleasant View; 88 , 3 miles west-southwest of Louisville; 87 , 2 miles south of Gold Hill; 79 at the NCAR Mesa Laboratory; 76 at Glen Haven; 60 in Littleton and 58 in Arvada. Strongest winds look to be from 9 am to 4 pm on Wednesday. Main wind event starts 9-11 am with gusts of 55-70 mph, and 80-100 in/near the foothills! Bora in and near Foothills. SIGN UP: Free daily newsletter + 20% off in the OTC gear shop. 90mph Marshal, 98 Wind Technology Center, 75mph Boulder. Longmont 66mph. Blowing/drifting snow. The following Colorado wind speeds have been reported by the National Weather Service for Dec. 15, 2021. If you don't secure your candy canes in the front yard, they may end up in Kansas. To learn more about this windstorm and other major weather events throughout the United States that month, check the January 1982 Storm Data Publication. The fire started south of Boulder, Colorado, and was fanned by intense winds along the Front Range Foothills. The highest wind speed officially reported in Colorado is 148 mph in February 2016 on Monarch Pass. For more detailed premium wind statistics click here. Currently, some of the strongest gusts that are expected on Wednesday will be found on West Spanish Peak, located in southern Colorado. 75mph NCAR. See Apr 6-7 1969, Jan 18 2006, Jan 7 2009, Feb 9-10 2017, and Dec 30 2021. Raw, numerical data:If you're looking for raw numerical data, click here to inquire about our data download packages. person will not be tolerated. Most visited spots in United States of America. Monarch Pass is between Salida and Gunnison. Overnight. . in Boulder, gusts over 60 front range and one In all, 20 gusts of over 120 mph were clocked at NCAR between 1:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. MST. Past Weather in Boulder, Colorado, USA Yesterday and Last 2 Weeks. ARVADA 62 mph ASPEN SPRINGS 58 mph BERTHOUD PASS 67 mph BOULDER 90 mph. Broken clouds. Several trucks had been blown over and some cars received shattered windshields. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. As the air descends and warms down the mountains, it will rapidly pick up speed and blow across the low-lying, flatter plains. High Winds over Front Range area in afternoon. High: 45 F. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Blowing dirt reduced visibilities to a quarter-of-a-mile at times. 88pmh 3 miles SW Rocky Flats. Do not ignite any flames outdoors because of strong winds and low humidity. Nearly four thousand residents in Boulder County were left without power. Christman Air Field, Laporte/Fort Collins: 72.2 mph, Peconic (Eastern Plains on Interstate 70): 89 mph. Fire Weather Legend: Wildfire weather Safety Tips . For more recent events and for more detailed info, see: Severe Weather Database in the US from NCEI. Be Nice. Peak wind gusts included: 92 near Berthoud Pass, 88 near Gold Hill, 85 at Aspen Springs and 77 near Blackhawk. Boulder, CO 80305-3328, Profiler Network Data & Image News, travel inspiration, podcasts, & more. ET) 370,000+ Power Outages Across South. Most of these reports come from Boulder and Pueblo's National Weather Service offices. 110 Rocky Flats. The high wind and extremely warm temperatures helped to spread three grassfires in Boulder and Larimer Counties; no homes were damaged or lost. Trees downed Frisco. It was the first 80 degree temperature recorded in the month of February and established the all-time record for the month. Below are Wednesday's updates on the wind and its impacts. M ore than 370,000 power outages are being counted across seven states impacted by the severe weather, according to PowerOutage.us. Includes 107mph top of Eldora. Hurricane force winds toppled trees and knocked over several semis in and near the Front Range Mountains and Foothills. Here are top wind speeds at three cities: Fort Collins 84 mph: Dec. 30, 2008 77 mph:. strong gusts Mountains. The following Colorado wind speeds have been reported by the National Weather Service for Dec. 30, 2021. DENVER High winds are ravaging eastern Colorado from the foothills across the eastern plains, and weve already seen gusts near 100 miles per hour before 1 p.m. Wind speeds hit a high of 107 mph in Colorado Wednesday as hurricane-force winds swept across the Front Range, the National Weather Service said. The station has been in place since 1997. Secure or move inside outdoor objects, such as patio furniture and Christmas displays. Peak gusts farther east on the plains should mostly range from 55-65 mph. Contact him atmilesblumhardt@coloradoan.comor on Twitter @MilesBlumhardt. call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (800-992-7433). that is degrading to another person. Ironically, Chinook winds can be accompanied by beautiful cloud formations, called lenticular clouds, that appear smooth and sculpted, as shown in the top image. An estimated 40% of all buildings in Boulder suffered at least minor damage between the night of January 16 and the morning of January 17; about 50 homes were damaged badly enough to be uninhabitable. Below is a list of significant Boulder area wind events and a table of high wind events per month. Recorded at Boulder Municipal Airport Updated 24 mins ago (2.9 miles away) Get an account to remove ads View More Real-Time Extremes Nation State County Hottest 87.8 F IMMOKALEE, FL Coldest -38.2 F Nuiqsut, Nuiqsut Airport, AK Windiest 47.2mph Narsarsuaq, ME Wettest (Last Hour) 0.4in Clark Regional Airport, IN View More Trending Locations Several trailers were blown apart in the area, and at least two homes were completely unroofed. On Thursday, the weather station on Monarch Pass (MYP) reported thunder and light snow in the vicinity and wind gusts of 98 mph at 7:16 p.m. MST and again at 7:53 p.m. MST. Be Truthful. Keep up with how Wednesday's wind speedscompare, and the impacton life in Northern Colorado, by checking our ongoing updates on the wind storm. A cold front blows off the foothills and odwn onto the plains on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. Saturday. Red Mountain Pass: 112 mph Lamar: 107 mph Air Force Academy Airfield: 100 mph White Ranch Open:. Here's how those compare to hurricane wind speeds: Category 1: Winds of 74-95 mph Category 2: Winds of 96-110 mph Category 3: Winds of 111-129 mph Category 4: Winds of 130-156 mph Category 5:. TStorm System brought snow and high winds. During the second high-wind period, NCAR recorded a 130 mph gust. 82 3 miles SW Rocky Flats. Lamar 107 . NOAA PSL In all, 20 gusts of over 120 mph were clocked at NCAR between 1:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. MST. Success! Boulder. Wind Center. All times Displayed are based on Boulder CO local time. Front Range from Golden north. accounts, the history behind an article. Wind Technology Center. This gust was generated from Tropical Storm Olivia and stands as the strongest recorded wind gust in the world. Sun & Moon. Dates with gusts greater or equal to 100 MPH are shaded darker pink. The lines in the graph indicate the average wind speed and wind gusts, the arrows represent the wind direction. Air moves faster at higher elevations because it is less dense, and that's why the summit station recorded a gust almost 5 times as strong as the CDOT station. roof damage, power, NCAR. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. 108 SSW Boulder. After hours and during widespread outage situations, Poudre Valley REA will activate itscall center, which allows the center to take hundreds of member calls during a large outage. Peak wind gust reports included: 98 , 2 miles south-southeast of Gold Hill, 91 , 3 miles south of Gold Hill; 89 near Aspen Springs; 86 , 4 miles east-northeast of Nederland; 83 , 3 miles southwest of Jefferson; 78 near Dumont; 77 near Rocky Flats; with 75 near Aspen Springs.
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