High Wind — Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Montana
2024-09-29 · Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Montana
51 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
AWOS station K1BM Bravo measured a 59 mph gust east of Geyser.
Wider weather episode
A robust upper level trough broke down an upper level ridge September 29. Robust southerly winds aloft ahead of the front resulted in numerous gusts around 40-50 mph, with one in excess of 58 mph in Dillon. Behind an associated cold front across North-central Montana strong winds developed along the Rocky Mountain Front, adjacent plains, and in lee of terrain across eastern portions of North-central Montana during the 29th into the early morning hours of the 30th.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1210887. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.