High Wind — Eastern Glacier, Montana

2021-11-26 · Eastern Glacier, Montana

Event narrative

KCTB measured a 63 kt (72 mph) non-thunderstorm wind gust.

Wider weather episode

The jet stream began to move over the Northern Rockies, bringing a more consistent westerly flow and lee-side troughing. H700 winds exceeded 50 kts for much of the event, while magnitudes of 60 to 70 kts along the Rocky Mountain Front.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 994348. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.