High Wind — Northern High Plains, Montana

2025-12-28 · Northern High Plains, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet station MTBWG Browning (MT DOT) measured sustained winds, averaged over an hour, of 50 mph.

Wider weather episode

Marginal, yet sufficient mid level flow was translated tot he surface via mountain wave activity and assisted by a respectable pressure gradient to result in brief strong winds near the Rocky Mountain Front during the evening December 28.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1306698. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.