High Wind — Toole, Montana

2022-01-31 · Toole, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet Oilmont MDA (8 ENE Ferdig) measured a 51 kt (59 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 1003055. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.