High Wind — Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains, Montana
2023-02-21 · Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains, Montana
53 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Mesonet station Brenner RAWS (BRRM8) measured a lone gust of 61 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 1073970. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.