High Wind — Western and Central Chouteau County, Montana
2023-02-04 · Western and Central Chouteau County, Montana
50 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Mesonet station MTM02 10.2 miles south of Loma measured a gust of 58 mph.
Wider weather episode
Gusty winds started initially along the Rocky Mountain Front the evening of the 3rd associated with increasing mid level flow and mountain waves. Gusty winds then spread onto the remaining North-central Montana plains, primarily behind terrain features.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1071725. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.