High Wind — Southern High Plains, Montana

2026-01-31 · Southern High Plains, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet station DELMT Dellwo (MCSCN) measured a 79 mph wind gust.

Wider weather episode

An upper-level disturbance moving through the region brought strong winds aloft. These stronger winds were able to mix down to the surface mostly along the Rocky Mountain Front, with isolated strong winds across the North-Central MT plains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1308898. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.