High Wind — North Rocky Mountain Front, Montana
2022-02-10 · North Rocky Mountain Front, Montana
52 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Wind sensor at Two Medicine Bridge reported a wind gust to 60 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 1010242. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.