High Wind — Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera, Montana
2025-01-29 · Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera, Montana
36 MS
Magnitude
Event narrative
Montana mesonet station Mission Lake S (Acemissi) measured sustained winds, averaged over an hour, of 41 mph.
Wider weather episode
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_id 1240229. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.