High Wind — Cascade County Below 5000ft, Montana
2023-10-17 · Cascade County Below 5000ft, Montana
51 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
NWS employee's Ambient Weather Sensor measured a 59 mph wind gust.
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 1137205. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.