100 MPH Wind Gusts Reported During Severe Weather in Colorado

Wind gusts in excess of 100 mph were reported in parts of Colorado on Wednesday, December 15, as severe weather created dangerous conditions in the region.

The National Weather Service (NWS) reported a gust of 100 mph at the United States Air Force Academy Airfield in Colorado Springs.

This video, taken in Lamar, Colorado, where wind gusts of 107 mph were reported, shows flying dust and debris drastically reducing visibility.

In the Denver area, close to 50,000 customers were impacted by power outages, the Denver Post reported. Credit: Don Steerman via Storyful