The highest wind gust reported was 107 mph in Lamar. Westcliffe recorded wind gust of 90 mph, and 70 mph winds were reported at the Buena Vista Airport.
Wind damage and electrical outages were common throughout our area. Monarch Mountain closed for the day due to extreme weather conditions.
Today’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies over the valleys, light snow along the Divide, and much calmer winds.