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High Wind in Southern High Plains, Montana
High Wind January 10, 2026 · Southern High Plains, Montana
What the National Weather Service wrote
Mesonet station DELMT Dellwo (MCSCN) measured a 69 mph wind gust. Montana mesonet site Bynum W. also had an average sustained wind speed of 47 mph from 4PM to 5PM MST.
The wider storm
A strong mid-level jet moved into the Rocky Mountain Front. This combined with a strong surface pressure gradient and mountain wave activity brought isolated strong winds to the Rocky Mountain Front.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1304771. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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