High Wind — East Glacier Park Region, Montana
2023-10-17 · East Glacier Park Region, Montana
57 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
An Ambient Weather Sensor near Babb measured a peak wind gust of 66 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 1137214. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.