High Wind — Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains, Montana
2022-12-21 · Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains, Montana
51 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Brenner Raws (BRRM8) measured a gust of 59 mph.
Wider weather episode
Arctic air dropped south from Canada the week before Christmas bringing widespread frigid wind chills to the region. The arctic front reported in strong wind gusts and blizzard conditions in Southwest Montana. Additional areas of light to moderate snow affected much of the region.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1070190. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.