High Wind — Northern Blaine County, Montana

2025-02-27 · Northern Blaine County, Montana

Event narrative

Montana mesonet station Chinook E measured a 60 mph gust.

Wider weather episode

Ridging aloft quickly transitioned to a more zonal flow Feb 27 as a fast moving shortwave impinged on the Northern Rockies. 700 mb winds on the order of 50 to 70 kts along with a tightening surface pressure gradient and favorable daytime mixing helped strong gusts develop.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1245078. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.