High Wind — Northern High Plains, Montana

2025-12-19 · Northern High Plains, Montana

Event narrative

Montana mesonet station Dog Gun Lake E measured an 81 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 1306461. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.