The consistent speed will be much lower, likely somewhere in the 80s. Share with Us. Help The .gov means its official. Hurricane force winds toppled trees and knocked over several semis in and near the Front Range Mountains and Foothills. 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. 50-120 Boulder area. All times Displayed are based on Boulder CO local time. Blowing dirt reduced visibilities to a quarter-of-a-mile at times. High winds developed in and near the Front Range Foothills. 1094 houses plus some commercial structures were destroyed by the fire. 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. 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. Powerful winds cause damage in Southern Colorado, Wind gusts as strong as 107 mph blew through Colorado on Wednesday, December 15, as a powerful storm system swept across several states, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. Or, keep up-to-date on the latest news and weather with the Denver7 apps for iPhone/iPads, Android and Kindle. Locally strong wind gusts occurred in the Front Range mountains and foothills. Check the wind report for Boulder Airport to search for the best travel destinations for your kiteboarding, windsurfing or sailing vacations in United States of America. Sun & Moon. Reporter Miles Blumhardt looks for stories that impact your life. Poudre School District didnt have any cancellations or adjustments to its regular school schedule because of the weather warnings, as of noon Wednesday. Front Range from Golden north. 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. Another resident had to be rescued when he was trapped in his car by downed electrical lines. 101m. 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. In west Greeley, a building under construction completely collapsed. Below is a list of significant Boulder area wind events and a table of high wind events per month. The data shared by the weather service was valid as of 11:36 a.m. Wednesday, it noted. 80mph 2 miles SE Boulder, 81 in Superior. Here are top wind speeds at three cities: Note: These were measured at Christman Field on the northwest side of Fort Collins. More: Larimer County school districts host year-end COVID vaccine clinics for students, community. STAY INFORMED:Sign-up for the daily OutThere Colorado newsletter here. Inconsistent reporting may mean that events are missing or that the wind speeds are not accurate. Support his work and that of other Coloradoan journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today. IN OTHER NEWS: A pedestrian bridge in Windsor has become quite polarizing. In between those times, at 7:36 p.m., the MYP weather station recorded winds out of the west at 62 mph, with a gust to 148 mph. The Four-Dimensional Data Assimilation module (FDDA) is used in combination with the WRF model for the analysis of two case studies of high tide (on 4 April 2019 and on 12 November 2019) that affected the Venice Lagoon in the recent past. Report. As high winds hit Colorado, we looked back at the state's toprecorded winds prior to Wednesday's storm. The high winds and very dry conditions continued across the northeast plains of Colorado. The graph below shows winds gusted as high as 110 mph near Gold Hill in Boulder County late in the afternoon. The wind sensor stopped reporting wind data later Thursday night. Wind Technology Center. The wind toppled dozens of trees near Estes Park and Glen Haven. Looking for weather data for a specific period in the past? Between 15 and 20 power poles were also snapped by the winds. Poudre School District and Thompson School District havebeen partnering with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to host a number of mobile vaccine clinics before the end of the year. Poudre Fire Authority crews responded but have since cleared the scene. He's on a mission to summit all 58 of Colorado's fourteeners and has already climbed more than half. From a cold front. Just south of Boulder, Colorado, the National Wind Technology Center at the Flatirons Campus is . Peak wind gusts included: 93 mph near Louisville, 89 mph at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport, 85 mph in southwest Arvada and 79 mph near Marshall. 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:. Downed power lines caused scattered electrical outages in Boulder and Larimer Counties. Signup today for free and be the first to get notified on new updates. Have a look at the top kitesurfing, windsurfing, sailing, surfing or fishing spots in United States of America. 110 Gold Hill. Whats an Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS)? The strongest wind gust in Colorado was recorded 4 years ago on a mountain at the summit of Monarch Pass. Don't Threaten. If you need more information about our wind report for Boulder Airport, have a look at our help section. Editor's note: This story on a high wind warning Wednesday for Colorado has been made free to read due to public safety concerns. During the second high-wind period, NCAR recorded a 130 mph gust. 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. Wind Speed: Calm: Barometer: 29.85 in: Dewpoint: 27F (-3C) Visibility: 10.00 mi: . 75mph NCAR. Saturday. Today's Fire Potential . Be Truthful. File photo. high winds at 6000-9000. In Berthoud, strong winds destroyed a barn. Find updates from Thursday in this story rounding up the wind storm's gust speeds as well as its impacts in Larimer County. The wind also caused erosion damage to about 50,000 acres of farmland in Boulder County. Keep it Clean. that is degrading to another person. 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.". 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. 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! DST Changes. Ironically, Chinook winds can be accompanied by beautiful cloud formations, called lenticular clouds, that appear smooth and sculpted, as shown in the top image. If you don't secure your candy canes in the front yard, they may end up in Kansas. Seasonal cycle of Boulder winds What causes wave clouds All speeds in MPH unless indicated. Peak gusts are predicted for late morning into the afternoon, with the wind largely moving out of the area by late afternoon. Monarch Pass is between Salida and Gunnison. There was an error processing your request. Grass fire started and spread near Plainview at 93 and 72 and spread quickly due to very dry conditions. Brief high winds toward Golden. A very good summary of how Tides are calculated and a great general FAQ can be found here: http://www.flaterco.com/xtide/faq.html#50. Questions? 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. The following Colorado wind speeds have been reported by the National Weather Service for Dec. 15, 2021. 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. What we know about Colorado wind: When winds will hit, hot spots, flights and how to prepare. Please support the Coloradoan's work on stories like this by subscribing. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Winds up to 140 mph blew in the foothills west of the city, with gusts of 80 to 100 mph in town. If inside,avoid windows. 80 MPH - 1 . The highest wind speed officially reported in Colorado is 148 mph in February 2016 on Monarch Pass. 64mph Rocky Mountain Metro Airport, 80mph near Marshall. Lamar 107 . Main wind event starts 9-11 am with gusts of 55-70 mph, and 80-100 in/near the foothills! The high winds also toppled a large tree at the mouth of Boulder Canyon. Or, keep up-to-date by following Denver7 on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The search radius can be changed in your settings. person will not be tolerated. Those 80 and over are lighter pink. The highest wind speed officially reported in Colorado is 148 mph in February 2016 on Monarch Pass. In 1971, the city of Boulder recorded a wind gust at 147 mph. Blowing dust in the area reduced visibility to near zero. 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. 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. 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. The graph is for the current day. Very strong winds developed over portions of the Front Range mountains and foothills. Scattered rain and snow showers will spill onto the I-25 Corridor and adjacent plains between now and 9 am. 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. 90 Rocky Flats. These are the real-time observations from the weather station at Boulder Airport. However, officials said there is typically much more wind at the MYP AWOS weather station than at the CDOT weather station, due to the aerodynamic shape of the mountainside, especially with west winds. #cowx pic.twitter.com/cFZpnSTnZp. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Have you ever walked outside in Colorado and just wondered, why is it always so windy here?! Fire weather is also a big concern for many areas along and east of the foothills. 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. 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 high wind and extremely warm temperatures helped to spread three grassfires in Boulder and Larimer Counties; no homes were damaged or lost. Peak gusts farther east on the plains should mostly range from 55-65 mph. Intense wind gusts on the 10th caused power outages and damage to trees, fences and power lines across Boulder County. To learn more about this windstorm and other major weather events throughout the United States that month, check the January 1982 Storm Data Publication. 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 Extremely strong and widespread winds blew down many trees and closed roads. Intense but very localized winds developed near the foothills of northern Jefferson and southern Boulder counties. Spencer McKee is OutThere Colorado's Director of Content and Operations. 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. Please Contact Us. On those days in Boulder, Colorado, and along the Front Range, the winds caused damage equivalent to EF1 and EF2 tornadoes, uprooting trees, power lines, and damaging many roofs. Large grass fire developed from Marshall. Time lapse of expected wind gusts from 00Z HRRR Model. Be it news, outdoors, sports you name it, he wants to report it. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. And, south of Denver, a water tank in Parker completely collapsed. Sign up for Denver7 email alerts to stay informed about breaking news and daily headlines. For Xcel Energy Colorado updates, visit its Twitter page,@XcelEnergeyCO; Facebook page,www.facebook.com/XcelEnergyCO; orwebsite,co.my.xcelenergy.com. call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (800-992-7433). Dates with gusts greater or equal to 100 MPH are shaded darker pink. Several trucks had been blown over and some cars received shattered windshields. over 100 in Boulder, ERL had 82 at 14:32 87 at Rocky Flats 99 200' above ground widespread damage, winds blew out windows and injured some. peak near mt audabon 101, High Wind 89 Winds ahead of a storm system. Extremely strong winds in Boulder and to east. 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.
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