High Wind — Madison River Valley, Montana

2025-11-01 · Madison River Valley, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet station MTNOR Norris Hill (MT DOT) measured an average sustained wind of 40 mph from 1230 AM MST to 215 AM MST.

Wider weather episode

A deepening surface low brought high wind gusts to the Rocky Mountain Front Saturday morning and afternoon. A more potent mid level jet moved through late Saturday night through Sunday. A frontal feature helped mixed these stronger winds down for another round of high winds for the Rocky Mountain Front and in terrain enhanced places in Southwest Montana.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1294022. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.