I always widen my stance - and even crouch a bit - when putting in a stiff wind to gain more stability. If you were taking a full swing with this set-up, it would restrict your turn. But since you're putting, you want to minimise any body motion and anchor yourself against swaying off the golf ball.

By the way, don't underestimate the effect of the wind on the line of your putt. A stiff cross-wind can blow a slowly turning putt off-line by several inches. That's why I always recommend that new golfers hire a caddy when playing links courses, where the wind can be especially tricky. A caddy's advice on how a putt will break in the wind can save you several strokes per round.

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