On Jan. 17, 1982, a massive windstorm in Boulder produced two wind gusts that hit 137 mph and numerous wind gusts reaching 120 mph. The Daily Camera estimated at the time that at least 40% of all ...

Throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, wind gusts routinely topped 120 miles per hour (mph), as measured at NSF NCAR's Mesa Lab in the foothills above southwest Boulder. But the city's extreme ...

BOULDER, Colorado (KCNC) — Summer storms running over Colorado are bringing rain, hail, lightning and winds, a common offering from the skies at this time of year. In some places it means tornado ...

In a 2025 NCAR article, researchers note that Boulder’s most extreme windstorms are producing peak wind speeds that are lower than those which were recorded in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Here’s a ...

The Boulder Star now has a sensor that shuts off during high winds to prevent fires. The upgrade preserves the tradition while addressing fire safety.