High Wind — Chouteau, Montana

2022-02-07 · Chouteau, Montana

Event narrative

Multiple reports of wind gusts over 58 mph, including a gust to 66 mph from 9 miles southeast of Fort Benton from mesonet station mtm02.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave trough dove southeastward across the area, which resulted in widespread gusty winds across North Central and Southwestern Montana. Many areas saw wind gusts to around 60 mph, with a few areas along the Rocky Mountain Front seeing wind gusts to around 80 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1009766. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.