High Wind — Beaverhead and Western Madison Below 6000ft, Montana
2023-02-20 · Beaverhead and Western Madison Below 6000ft, Montana
52 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Mesonet station mtm14 blm Argenta measured two gusts of 58 mph or greater, inclduing a peak gust of 60 mph.
Wider weather episode
A strong storm system resulted in a long duration snow event which was the heaviest across the Little Belt Mountains and Rocky Mountain Front. Area valleys and portions of the plains experienced blustery winds and a few inches of snow. The worst travel impacts occurred in Madison County where multiple vehicle incidents and a few injuries occurred.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1073967. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.