High Wind — Western and Central Chouteau County, Montana

2024-01-09 · Western and Central Chouteau County, Montana

Event narrative

Ambient weather network near 8 WNW The Knees reported 58 mph wind gust.

Wider weather episode

A brief period of warm conditions accompanied strong to gusty southwesterly winds across much of North-central and Southwest Montana. An Arctic cold front arrived shortly after, which brought much colder temperatures and accumulating snow to much of the Treasure State, including snow squalls to portions of Southwest Montana.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1150818. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.