High Wind — Upper Blackfoot and Macdonald Pass, Montana

2025-12-08 · Upper Blackfoot and Macdonald Pass, Montana

Event narrative

MT DOT sensor at Flesher Pass measured a 58 mph gust.

Wider weather episode

Strong zonal flow coinciding with the passage of a shortwave trough was translated to the surface, primarily during the evening of the 8th and into the 9th over the plains and adjacent areas. The strongest winds were more isolated east of I-15 over the plains, but did occur.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1299069. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.