High Wind — Eastern Glacier, Montana

2021-12-01 · Eastern Glacier, Montana

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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_id 992443. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.