High Wind — Madison River Valley, Montana

2023-03-10 · Madison River Valley, Montana

Event narrative

AWOS station KEKS (Ennis Big Sky) reported 62 mph wind gust.

Wider weather episode

A Pacific low pressure system brought accumulating snowfall to much of Southwest, Central, and North Central Montana. The passage of an associated cold front also brought gusty winds to much of the area, especially through the valleys of Southwest Montana, where heavier snow occurred.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1083732. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.