The National Weather Service says winds reached a record 96 mph in Colorado Springs during last week’s blizzard.
The 96-mph gust was measured at 1:04 p.m. on March 13 during the bomb cyclone storm that hit the state.
The previous wind gust record was 78 mph, which was recorded in both 1999 and 2017.
Copyright 2026 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Trump’s Repeal of Climate Rule Opens a ‘New Front’ for Litigation 
California Smoke Damage Act Would Enable Wildfire Victims to Expedite Claims 
A 10-Year Wait for Autonomous Vehicles to Impact Insurers, Says Fitch 
Florida Engineers: Winds Under 110 mph Simply Do Not Damage Concrete Tiles 
