High Wind — Judith Basin, Montana

2022-02-07 · Judith Basin, Montana

Event narrative

Scattered reports of high winds in Judith Basin County. Strongest was a gust to 64 mph at AWOS sensor K1CM Charlie.

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 1009795. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.