High Wind — Northern Big Horn, Montana

2016-02-06 · Northern Big Horn, Montana

Event narrative

A wind gust of 70 mph occurred 12 miles north of Hardin.

Wider weather episode

A strong February Pacific front swept across the Billings Forecast Area the 5th through the 6th. Strong pressure rises were noted behind the front. These pressure rises combined with steep lapse rates resulted in strong wind gusts across portions of the Billings Forecast Area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 614215. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.