High Wind — Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Montana
2025-12-19 · Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine, Montana
54 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
RAWS station FBLM8 Fort Belknap measured a 62 mph gust.
Wider weather episode
Surface low pressure gradually deepened in lee of terrain across Northern MT and Southern AB ahead of a shortwave approaching the region during the 18th. As mid level flow increased, strong winds developed, eventually spreading across most of the region heading into the 19th behind a cold front.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1306440. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.