High Wind — North Rocky Mountain Front, Montana
2022-01-20 · North Rocky Mountain Front, Montana
59 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
MDT Two Medicine Bridge measured a 59 kt (68 mph) non-thunderstorm wind gust.
Wider weather episode
Northwesterly flow aloft brought a slight reduction in winds for most locations. However, 50 kt H700 winds combined with tight surface pressure gradients maintained periodic strong gusts over the Rocky Mountain Front.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1002986. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.