High Wind — Western Roosevelt, Montana

2026-01-15 to 2026-01-16 · Western Roosevelt, Montana

Event narrative

The McDonalds MT-13 DOT site (MTMCD) measured a 70 mph wind gust. The Poplar RAWS site (POPM8) measured a 62 mph wind gust.

Wider weather episode

A strong clipper storm system from the Canadian Rockies moved into our region, producing strong and damaging wind across northeast Montana.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1314638. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.