High Wind — Upper Blackfoot and Macdonald Pass, Montana
2025-12-16 · Upper Blackfoot and Macdonald Pass, Montana
51 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Mesonet station Mtfps Flesher Pass MTDOT measured a 59 mph gust.
Wider weather episode
Strong zonal flow ahead of an initial shortwave during the afternoon of the 15th was translated to the surface through early on the 16th. These winds were stronger and more widespread than the previous event a day prior, but paled in comparison to the winds that developed just a day or so later on the 17th.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1303318. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.