High Wind in Madison River Valley, Montana

High Wind October 19, 2025 · Madison River Valley, Montana

62 mph

Measured gust (54 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Montana DOT sensor Norris Hill measured two instances of high sustained winds over this timeframe, in addition to a peak gust of 62 mph at 1115 AM MDT.

The wider storm

Strengthening cross barrier flow, increased ridgetop stability, and a strengthening pressure gradient combined to result in a period of strong winds along the Rocky Mountain Front beginning early morning October 19. Further south a sufficient pressure gradient allowed for localized high winds at the northern end of the Madison River Valley (Norris Hill).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1294339. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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