High Wind — North Rocky Mountain Front, Montana
2021-05-28 · North Rocky Mountain Front, Montana
50 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
MDOT Two Medicine Bridge station measured a 50 kt (58 mph) non-thunderstorm wind gust.
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 963314. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.