High Wind — Little Rocky Mountains, Montana

2026-01-17 to 2026-01-18 · Little Rocky Mountains, Montana

Event narrative

The BLM Zortman E mesonet site (MTM38) measured a 64 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 1300662. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.