High Wind in Northern High Plains, Montana

High Wind January 29, 2025 · Northern High Plains, Montana

51 mph

Measured sustained (44 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Montana mesonet sensor Dog Gun Lake E (Acedoggu) measured sustained winds, averaged over an hour, of 51 mph. Additional sensors measured gusts of criteria as well.

The wider storm

A series of waves flattening an upper level ridge resulted in a strong mid level flow across the region. Additionally, a strengthening surface pressure gradient developed, helping to contribute to a period of strong winds along the Northern Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent plains Jan 29 into 30.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1240227. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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