High Wind — Eastern Glacier, Montana

2021-11-28 · Eastern Glacier, Montana

Event narrative

KCTB measured a 64 kt (74 mph) non-thunderstorm wind gusts.

Wider weather episode

Strong West to northwesterly flow aloft persisted through the end of November as a series of shortwaves help transfer these winds to the surface. H700 winds gusted over 75 kts at times and these magnitudes were realized at the surface for locations along the Rocky Mountain Front. Wind damage was reported, especially in the Browning and East Glacier areas. There were also wildfires with this event, but this activity mostly occurred and will be recorded with December's records.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 994388. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.