Find updates from Thursday in this story rounding up the wind storm's gust speeds as well as its impacts in Larimer County. The Right side shows the percentage of time that the weather station reported a specific wind direction for the highlighted month. 80mph 2 miles SE Boulder, 81 in Superior. As of 3 p.m., Denver International Airport had 485 flight delays and 145 cancellations. 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. Broken clouds. 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 strongest wind gust in the world occurred near Barrow Island off the coast of Austrailia. Gust is peak gust in Boulder (or very near) unless indicated. Overnight. Major damage and power outages. The highest wind gust reported Wednesday was 107 mph at Lamar Airport. During the second high-wind period, NCAR recorded a 130 mph gust. Blowing/drifting snow. 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. 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. Fire Weather Decision Support. The system is still on track to strike the foothills and Front Range urban corridor starting around 8a.m. Radar showed the leading edge of the fast-moving system near Glenwood Springs around 5 a.m. #cowx pic.twitter.com/LnQQBCggIQ. Two trucks also rolled over on I-70 in Georgetown. Spokesperson Madeline Noblett said that the district's transportation department keeps a close eye on weather and road conditions, andfamilies will hear from transportationif there is a road closure due to the wind that will impact a bus route or cause delays. Inconsistent reporting may mean that events are missing or that the wind speeds are not accurate. The high wind and extremely warm temperatures helped to spread three grassfires in Boulder and Larimer Counties; no homes were damaged or lost. The arrows point in the direction in which the wind is blowing. These are the real-time observations from the weather station at Boulder Airport. The highest wind speed officially reported in Colorado is 148 mph in February of 2016 on Monarch Pass. The 5,000 square-foot addition to a church swayed under the force of the wind then collapsed. Click here for more on what to expect throughout the day Wednesday. High-profile vehicles should avoid travel at the height of the wind. On December 30, 2021 the devastating Marshall Fire roared through Superior and portions of Louisville, Colorado. See Apr 6-7 1969, Jan 18 2006, Jan 7 2009, Feb 9-10 2017, and Dec 30 2021. Use the 'Report' link on If you don't secure your candy canes in the front yard, they may end up in Kansas. Elsewhere, speeds reached 125 mph at Buckhorn Mountain, 110 at Waverly, and 92 at Boulder. Blowing dirt reduced visibilities to a quarter-of-a-mile at times. #COwx https://t.co/oJg9rUvgNx, One more picture from 36W #COwx pic.twitter.com/YSXdZSiUzE. NCEI maintains a link to PDF versions of the severe weather bulletin going furthe back in time. Help Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. We'd love to hear eyewitness Strong winds blew over a semi-tractor trailer on Interstate 25 near the Wyoming border, no injuries were reported. Boulder. "Over 5,000 members are currently out, mostly due to a fault with transmission lines feeding the area," according to the tweet. Peak wind reports included 99 near Berthoud Pass and 83 near Glen Haven. "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. The High Plains Regional Climate Center turns climate data from thousands of stations across the country into usable information on the local, regional, and national levels for use in agricultural . Boulder, luckily, escaped the worst effects of this windstorm, but still saw several hundred thousand dollars of damage in the area. In all, 20 gusts of over 120 mph were clocked at NCAR between 1:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. MST. Weather History: Chinook Winds of Winter 1982, the most severe episodes took place on January 17 and on January 24, two consecutive Sundays, Boulder bore the brunt of the damage during the January 17 windstorm, which was one of the worst in the areas recorded history, Chinook winds can be accompanied by beautiful cloud formations, called lenticular clouds, that appear smooth and sculpted. For Xcel Energy Colorado updates, visit its Twitter page,@XcelEnergeyCO; Facebook page,www.facebook.com/XcelEnergyCO; orwebsite,co.my.xcelenergy.com. Mostly Cloudy. Nearly four thousand residents in Boulder County were left without power. Past Weather in Boulder, Colorado, USA Yesterday and Last 2 Weeks. An official website of the United States government. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Roofs blown off houses and powerlines tipped. Peak gusts are predicted for late morning into the afternoon, with the wind largely moving out of the area by late afternoon. Be Truthful. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook The downed lines damaged a vehicle at one residence. Wind & weather forecast Boulder 6 mph West 27 F Overcast Data based on our forecast model Facebook Twitter Sunrise 6:31 AM Sunset 5:55 PM Local time 4:35 AM (UTC -7) Elevation 5347.77 ft Forecast Superforecast Report Statistics Webcams Daily forecast as Tables Bird's-eye Print this forecast Embed this forecast Wed, Mar 1 Thu, Mar 2 Fri, Mar 3 Large grass fire developed from Marshall. If outside, be aware of blowing objects and falling tree limbs. These current conditions and the related content/links on this page are not a substitution for the official weather briefing from the FAA. While Fort Collins, Colorado, about 45 miles north of Boulder, had escaped the brunt of the windstorm a week earlier, the city was hit hard this time. For more detailed premium wind statistics click here. 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. Bora in and near Foothills. High Winds over Front Range. If you have not prepared for the system that is forecast to bring damaging winds of 60 to 80 mph for many foothills and Eastern Plains locations and as high or higher than 100 mph for certain foothills areas, now would be the time. Longmont 66mph. High: 45 F. Winds continue. Don't knowingly lie about anyone 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. Poudre Valley REA members can get alerts via text or email about power outages or report outages throughPVREA's free app. The winds also hit the Boulder Municipal Airport especially hard, destroying about 20 small planes. What we know about Colorado wind: When winds will hit, hot spots, flights and how to prepare. Use the report to find the wind speed and wind direction today in Boulder Airport. 101 Carter Lake. accounts, the history behind an article. 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. Officials said when the heating elements stop performing, there is a loss of data, but not a false spiking up of recorded wind gusts. The Colorado Department of Transportation shut down Interstate 70 in both directions for a short time late between Beaver Brook and Silverthorne. Wind Center. 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. Be it news, outdoors, sports you name it, he wants to report it. In Glen Haven, two sheds and several decks were damaged by fallen trees. Hurricane force winds toppled trees and knocked over several semis in and near the Front Range Mountains and Foothills. 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 highest wind speed officially reported in Colorado is 148 mph in February of 2016 on Monarch Pass. You have permission to edit this article. Spencer McKee is OutThere Colorado's Director of Content and Operations. Intense upper level jet and a strong pressure gradient. Strong downslope winds continued across portions of the Front Range Mountains and Foothills on the 1st. Power went out about 12:19 p.m. Wednesday, according to Xcel's electric power outage map. 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. Storm system brought winds. Very strong winds developed over portions of the Front Range mountains and foothills. 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. 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. 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. From strong storm system. Photo Credit:Phototreat (iStock). Here are top wind speeds at three cities: Fort Collins 84 mph: Dec. 30, 2008 77 mph:. or anything. Support his work and that of other Coloradoan journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today. 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 These winds often bring extreme increases in temperatures to the region as they move from west to east across the mountains. Main wind event starts 9-11 am with gusts of 55-70 mph, and 80-100 in/near the foothills! Intense wind gusts on the 10th caused power outages and damage to trees, fences and power lines across Boulder County. Whats an Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS)? 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