High Wind — Eastern Pondera, Montana

2022-01-20 · Eastern Pondera, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet station near Conrad (6 NW Ledger) measured a 55 kt (63 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 1002987. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.