High Wind — Western and Central Chouteau County, Montana
2023-10-17 · Western and Central Chouteau County, Montana
55 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Mesonet station MTM90 Big Sandy Sw measured a wind gust of 63 mph.
Wider weather episode
A potent mid level low tracked eastward near the Canadian border during October 16. The combination of strong westerly flow aloft and a surface low in SK producing a strong pressure gradient resulted in high winds across much of North-central Montana as well as portions of Central Montana.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1137185. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.