High Wind — Eastern Glacier, Montana

2021-05-28 · Eastern Glacier, Montana

Event narrative

KCTB measured an average wind speed of 36 kt (41 mph) from 1225 pm to 135 pm MST.

Wider weather episode

A passing Pacific trough and attendant cold front brought strong surface winds to the Northern Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent plains. Cold air advection combined with 40 kt + H700 winds allowed surface gusts to exceed 50 kts.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 963312. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.