High Wind — Beartooth Foothills, Montana

2020-01-31 · Beartooth Foothills, Montana

Event narrative

Winds gusted to 59 mph across the area.

Wider weather episode

Very strong winds aloft, as a result of a powerful jet stream, mixed down to the surface during the early morning hours of the 31st. These winds continued for many areas through the afternoon hours of February 1st.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 871261. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.