High Wind — Eastern Carbon, Montana

2012-02-22 · Eastern Carbon, Montana

Event narrative

Winds gusted to 60 mph resulting in some tree branches down in Joliet.

Wider weather episode

A mild northwest flow aloft resulted in a favorable pattern for high winds across the Livingston, Nye and Big Timber areas. In addition, a strong cold front moved across the Billings Forecast Area. Cold air advection and rapid surface pressure rises resulted in high winds to many locations across the plains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 358935. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.