High Wind — Mccone, Montana

2026-01-17 to 2026-01-18 · Mccone, Montana

Event narrative

The McGuire Creek MT-24 DOT site (mtmcg) measured a 61 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 1300670. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.