High Wind — East Glacier Park Region, Montana
2024-04-21 · East Glacier Park Region, Montana
58 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
An Ambient weather station on Duck Lake a few miles east of Babb measured a gust of 67 mph.
Wider weather episode
A shortwave and associated stronger zonal flow progressing through weak upper level ridging, along with an attendant dry cold front brought gusty winds to North-central Montana Sunday the 21st. The strongest winds were confined to areas along the immediate eastern slopes of the Rockies, with strong gusts extending well out onto the plains (To Liberty county) along the Hi-Line (US-2).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1163555. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.