High Wind — Hill County, Montana

2023-02-04 · Hill County, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet station ew1937 Goldstone 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 1071731. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.