High Wind — Madison, Montana

2022-04-05 · Madison, Montana

Event narrative

Several sensors measured wind gusts of 58 mph or greater, including mesonet station mtm17 BLM - Virginia City which measured a 67 mph gust.

Wider weather episode

A deepening shortwave trough passed over the Northern Rockies. The dynamics with this system were rather impressive, complete with 50 to 70 kt mid-level flow and a strong cold front with H700 temperatures in the -10 to -15C range.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1016098. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.