High Wind — Toole, Montana

2022-04-04 to 2022-04-05 · Toole, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet station mtm53 - Oilmont measured multiple wind gusts of 58 mph or greater, including a gust of 66 mph.

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 1016106. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.