High Wind — Eastern Teton, Montana

2019-11-17 · Eastern Teton, Montana

Event narrative

Peak wind gust. Weather underground site - 52 Meltwater cabin 17 WSW Bynum.

Wider weather episode

An area of higher heights is located in the Pacific Ocean off of the west coast of California. With the associated ridge axis moving on shore, height gradients are

tightening and a westerly flow is setting up across the Treasure State. High winds develop along the Rocky Mountain Front as well as over the plains of North Central Montana. These high winds continue throughout the day on Sunday. Ridgetop winds across the Northern Rockies may exceed 60 mph. Additional downslope acceleration could favor 80 mph winds at the surface at favored locations along the Rocky Mountain Front. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph may be possible elsewhere across central/north-central Montana by this afternoon. There is a chance for some precipitation, today; however, most moisture will evaporate before reaching the ground at lower levels. The best chance for precipitation occurs over the Continental Divide, as well as the central mountain ranges.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 862423. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.