High Wind in Madison River Valley, Montana

High Wind March 8, 2026 · Madison River Valley, Montana

44 mph

Measured sustained (38 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Mesonet station MTNOR Norris Hill averaged a sustained wind of 44 mph from 7:15am to 9:30am MST.

The wider storm

A fast-moving shortwave upper level trough followed by a shortwave ridge tracking near the International Border produced a strong surface pressure gradient on the 7th and accompanying strong winds across North-Central MT. Heading into the 8th, the upper level ridge broke down. This day brought a longer duration of strong sustained winds and widespread strong wind gusts over North-Central MT.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1318360. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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