High Wind — Northeast Bighorn Mountains, Wyoming
2021-03-29 · Northeast Bighorn Mountains, Wyoming
71 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Winds gusted from 72 to 82 mph.
Wider weather episode
A strong Pacific front swept across the Billings Forecast Area. Strong subsidence occurred behind the front. This subsidence, combined with a powerful jet stream, resulted in strong winds mixing to the surface.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 947207. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.