High Wind — Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton, Montana
2024-11-17 · Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton, Montana
55 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
AWOS station K1JM Juliett measured a 63 mph gust. Additionally, AWOS station K1HM Hotel and mesonet station COLMT Collins both measured a 58 mph gust.
Wider weather episode
Although the region was between systems, strong cross barrier flow along the Rocky Mountain Front and a modest ridgetop inversion resulted in mountain waves over the adjacent plains. Additionally, strong winds below the inversion in and around Great Falls were translated to the surface over multiple hours the morning of the 17th, with gusts in excess of 70 mph observed at the Great Falls Airport.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1219249. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.