High Wind — Judith Basin, Montana

2022-01-31 · Judith Basin, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet station 3 ENE Benchland measured a 50 kt (58 mph) non-thunderstorm wind gust.

Wider weather episode

Northwesterly flow aloft gradually became stronger and more westerly ahead of an approaching Pacific trough. The combination of this and a lee-side trough and its attendant cold front, resulted in stronger wind gusts moving off the Rocky Mountain Front onto the plains and into portions of southwestern Montana.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1003017. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.