High Wind — Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton, Montana
2023-10-17 · Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton, Montana
54 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
An Ambient Weather Sensor in far eastern Pondera County (Bartsch Farms) measured a 62 mph 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 1137215. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.