High Wind — Dawson, Montana

2026-01-18 · Dawson, Montana

Event narrative

The Bloomfield CWOP mesonet site (G0525) measured a 66 mph wind gust.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system from the Canadian Rockies dropped south across northeast Montana, producing strong damaging winds. Some snow showers accompanied the system, dropping visibility to a mile (Poplar and Glasgow).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1300661. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.