High Wind in Eastern Glacier, Montana

High Wind December 1, 2021 · Eastern Glacier, Montana

70 mph

Measured gust (61 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

First LSR of High Winds. Winds would eventually reach 77 mph around 10AM.

The wider storm

A strong upper level jet streak moved over North-Central Montana, bringing powerful winds to the area, especially along the Rocky Mountain Front. Wind gusts along the Rocky Mountain Front exceeded 100 mph in some locations, particularly at Deep Creek and at the Two Medicine Bridge along US 2. Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph spread across the plains, with most of North-Central Montana seeing High Wind Criteria. Of note, several fires occurred during this wind event. More information on these fires are under the episode titled Wind-fueled fires sweep across the plains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 992443. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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