High Wind — Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton, Montana
2025-10-29 · Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton, Montana
52 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Mesonet station MTM73 Ledger N MDA measured a 58 mph and 60 mph gust.
Wider weather episode
A potent shortwave combined with strong cross barrier flow to result in a period of gusty winds during the day October 29. This event ended up being higher end, with a peak gust of 86 mph (Crosswind) being observed along US-287 north of Augusta.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1294361. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.