High Wind — Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, Montana

2025-02-25 · Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet station MTM17 BLM - Virginia City City measured sustained winds of 45 mph, averaged over an hour. The sensor also measured a 67 mph gust.

Wider weather episode

Upper level ridging briefly built in across the Northern Rockies, though upper level troughing quickly broke down this ridging going into the 25th. This break down of the ridge brought gusty winds to the region, though the gusty winds were only locally strong.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1245057. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.