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Once upon a windy day
by WYDOT
Monday, Feb. 22, was a rough day for light and high-profile vehicles along I-25, I-80 and US 85 in southeast Wyoming. Evidence that strong Wyoming winds are no laughing matter.
A dash cam video caught this commercial vehicle trying to keep it “wheels down” on the pavement, but was eventually overcome by the strong gusting winds. Notice the already downed 18-wheeler on the side of the road. These trucks were on US 85.
I-25 northbound at about milepost 54, just south of Chugwater, an unsuspecting driver was caught off guard by a gust of wind. The vehicle remained in a precarious situation but did not fall from the overpass.
I-25 southbound at milepost 71.
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I-25 from around milepost 56.
A semi-truck (foreground) and a recreational vehicle both took hits on I-80 near Cooper Cove.
The I-25 Bordeaux southbound webcam witnessed this 18-wheeler. Notice the windsock just to the left of the wreckage.
I-25 southbound at milepost 56. The wind blew over a parked vehicle.
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I-25 southbound at milepost 71.
