 Wyoming has the highest average wind speed of any state in the union and if you've driven I-25 between Chugwater and Waitland you know this stretch is known for its high winds. Guts of over a hundred miles an hour have been clocked on the hill right behind me and blowovers of high-profile vehicles are common on this stretch of road. A combination of geographic features and the jet stream pattern contribute to this area's winds. In the fall through early spring the jet stream is often parked right over southern Wyoming. With the snowy range to the south and the Laramie range to the north this area is the funnel that collects the winds from these mountain ranges. Locals often comment if a cloud is sitting over Laramie Peak it's going to be a windy day. We often curse the winds but plans are in the works to capture more of this vast renewable energy resource and provide power to the country. From one of the windiest places in the windiest state I'm Dennis Mount with the University of Wyoming Exploring the Nature of Wyoming