High Wind — Eastern Pondera, Montana

2022-02-10 · Eastern Pondera, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet sensors in Eastern Pondera County measured high wind gusts up to 67 mph.

Wider weather episode

A strong pressure gradient developed along the Rocky Mountain Front, which resulted in strong, gusty winds to develop and spread across the plains. This was helped by a stable layer near the top of the mountains, which helped to promote the downward transfer of winds from mountaintop levels to the plains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1010215. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.