High Wind — Gates of the Mountains, Montana

2023-12-02 · Gates of the Mountains, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet sensor MTSBN Sieben Flats measured a single gust of 60 mph.

Wider weather episode

A series of rather potent shortwaves and associated zonal flow resulted in a period of stronger winds across the plains of North-central Montana early in December. Short breaks were observed between periods of higher winds, resulting in several rounds of High Wind Warnings.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1144748. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.