High Wind — Southern Lewis and Clark, Montana
2021-12-11 · Southern Lewis and Clark, Montana
52 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Isolated wind gusts to 60 mph occurred in Southern Lewis and Clark County.
Wider weather episode
A strong pressure gradient, coupled with strong 60-80 knot winds at the mid levels, resulted in yet another round of gusty winds across the Plains of North-Central Montana, as well as a few areas in Southwest Montana, particularly in Madison County. Some snow also fell with this system, with 12 inches of snow reported at Teton Pass Ski Resort and 14 inches along the MT-ID border near West Yellowstone.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 996628. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.