High Wind — West Glacier Region, Montana

2024-10-04 · West Glacier Region, Montana

Event narrative

Glacier National Park reported multiple trees down including 12 trees along the North Fork Road, trees down near the Walton Ranger Station near Essex and mile-marker 182 on U.S. Highway 2, trees down along Camas Road, near Lake MacDonald and in Apgar.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front produced 50 to 60 mph winds in select valleys of northwest Montana. The damaging wind caused tree damage, and power outages.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1219051. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.