High Wind — Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Montana
2025-01-16 · Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Montana
51 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Ambient sensor Red Barn, west of Geyser, measured a 59 mph gust.
Wider weather episode
An upper level ridge was broken down across the region, resulting in strong zonal flow aloft. These stronger winds aloft were translated to the surface along the Rocky Mountain Front, adjacent plains, and across portions of the MT-200 corridor.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1240216. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.