High Wind in Montana, November 3 to 5, 2022

Name: High Wind in Montana, November 3 to 5, 2022
Start: 2022-11-03T23:59
End: 2022-11-05T15:08
Location: Montana

November 3 to 5, 2022 · NWS TFX · 89 events in 27 counties and zones

A storm system moving across the Alberta plains led to strong winds across Montana.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 89 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 89

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS TFX wrote it up.

A storm system moving across the Alberta plains led to strong winds across Montana.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Great Falls, MT wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Nov 3, 2:23 PM MST, 9 hours 36 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 3, 2:23 PM MST, 9 hours 36 minutes before

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The radar

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Event by event

89 high wind. Local standard time, as filed.

High Wind, East Glacier Park Region

When: November 3, 11:59 PM MST
Where: East Glacier Park Region forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 48.467, -112.610 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTBRN (Two Medicine Bridge) reported 58 mph wind gust.

High Wind, East Glacier Park Region

When: November 4, 7:21 AM MST
Where: East Glacier Park Region forecast zone
Measured: 63 kt (72 mph) measured gust
Reported by: RAWS
Coordinates: 48.467, -112.610 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station DCRM8 (Deep Creek Raws) reported 73 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Northern High Plains

When: November 4, 9:37 PM MST
Where: Northern High Plains forecast zone
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 48.467, -112.610 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTBRN (Two Medicine Bridge) reported 75 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Northern High Plains

When: November 4, 11:10 PM MST
Where: Northern High Plains forecast zone
Measured: 64 kt (74 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 48.467, -112.610 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station DVI01084 (Dupuyer) reported 74 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Northern High Plains

When: November 4, 11:30 PM MST
Where: Northern High Plains forecast zone
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 48.467, -112.610 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station SHBM (Browning) reported 61 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Northern High Plains

When: November 4, 11:37 PM MST
Where: Northern High Plains forecast zone
Measured: 66 kt (76 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 48.467, -112.610 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTBWG (Browning) reported 76 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Southern High Plains

When: November 4, 11:45 PM MST
Where: Southern High Plains forecast zone
Measured: 73 kt (84 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.480, -112.315 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station DELMT (Dellwo) reported 84 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Northern High Plains

When: November 5, 12:21 AM MST
Where: Northern High Plains forecast zone
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: RAWS
Coordinates: 48.467, -112.610 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station BGRM8 (Browning Raws) reported 60 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Southern High Plains

When: November 5, 12:45 AM MST
Where: Southern High Plains forecast zone
Measured: 73 kt (84 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.480, -112.315 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Public report of 84 mph wind gust near Pendroy.

High Wind, Western and Central Chouteau County

When: November 5, 12:45 AM MST
Where: Western and Central Chouteau County forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.881, -110.435 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station PRKMT (Bynum) reported 58 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap

When: November 5, 12:55 AM MST
Where: Judith Basin County and Judith Gap forecast zone
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.155, -109.745 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTGYS (Geyser) reported 69 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera

When: November 5, 1:36 AM MST
Where: Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera forecast zone
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 48.529, -112.306 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTSWT (Sweetgrass) reported 60 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera

When: November 5, 2:20 AM MST
Where: Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera forecast zone
Measured: 62 kt (71 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 48.529, -112.306 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

ASOS station KCTB (Cut Bank Airport) reported 71 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Madison River Valley

When: November 5, 2:57 AM MST
Where: Madison River Valley forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 45.301, -111.920 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTNOR (Norris Hill) reported 58 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Southern High Plains

When: November 5, 3:30 AM MST
Where: Southern High Plains forecast zone
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.480, -112.315 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station RICM8 (Rice Creek) reported 63 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Cascade County Below 5000ft

When: November 5, 5:58 AM MST
Where: Cascade County Below 5000ft forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 47.308, -111.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trained spotter 2 WNW Great Falls reported 58 mph wind gust.

High Wind, East Glacier Park Region

When: November 5, 6:00 AM MST
Where: East Glacier Park Region forecast zone
Measured: 63 kt (72 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 48.467, -112.610 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station LGPVC (Logan Pass) reports 73 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Gallatin Valley

When: November 5, 6:00 AM MST
Where: Gallatin Valley forecast zone
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 45.541, -111.170 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station GNFHY (10.7 W Emigrant) reported 63 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Cascade County Below 5000ft

When: November 5, 6:02 AM MST
Where: Cascade County Below 5000ft forecast zone
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 47.308, -111.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trained spotter 7 SSE Ulm reported 59 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Upper Blackfoot and Macdonald Pass

When: November 5, 6:15 AM MST
Where: Upper Blackfoot and Macdonald Pass forecast zone
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.122, -112.390 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTM68 (4.8 S Blossburg) reported 64 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Little Belt and Highwood Mountains

When: November 5, 6:31 AM MST
Where: Little Belt and Highwood Mountains forecast zone
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 47.208, -110.733 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trained spotter reported 63 mph wind gust 7 SW Highwood.

High Wind, Missouri Headwaters

When: November 5, 6:35 AM MST
Where: Missouri Headwaters forecast zone
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 45.664, -111.728 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Ambient Weather station reported 63 mph wind gust 4 SSW Whitehall.

High Wind, Northern Blaine County

When: November 5, 6:45 AM MST
Where: Northern Blaine County forecast zone
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 48.433, -108.959 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTM48 (Chinook) reported 65 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap

When: November 5, 6:55 AM MST
Where: Judith Basin County and Judith Gap forecast zone
Measured: 63 kt (72 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 47.155, -109.745 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

AWOS station K1AM Alpha reported 72 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera

When: November 5, 7:00 AM MST
Where: Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 48.529, -112.306 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTSUN (Sunburst) reported 58 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Northwest Beaverhead County

When: November 5, 7:59 AM MST
Where: Northwest Beaverhead County forecast zone
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 45.133, -112.899 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTBHP (Big Hole Pass) reported 59 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Northwest Beaverhead County

When: November 5, 8:16 AM MST
Where: Northwest Beaverhead County forecast zone
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 45.133, -112.899 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station WRSM8 (Wise River) reported 61 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Meagher County Valleys

When: November 5, 8:45 AM MST
Where: Meagher County Valleys forecast zone
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 46.598, -110.886 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station WSSM 2.1 W White Sulphur Springs (Agrimet) reported 65 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains

When: November 5, 9:04 AM MST
Where: Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains forecast zone
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: RAWS
Coordinates: 45.325, -111.996 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station YLWM8 (Yellow Mule Raws) reported 65 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Eastern Toole and Liberty

When: November 5, 9:30 AM MST
Where: Eastern Toole and Liberty forecast zone
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 48.609, -111.360 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station GW0664 (Shelby Airport) reported 63 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Cascade County Below 5000ft

When: November 5, 9:45 AM MST
Where: Cascade County Below 5000ft forecast zone
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.308, -111.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTM76 (Cascade E MDA) reported 67 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Cascade County Below 5000ft

When: November 5, 9:46 AM MST
Where: Cascade County Below 5000ft forecast zone
Measured: 59 kt (68 mph) measured gust
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 47.308, -111.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Report from NWS Employee via ambient weather before power outage. Estimated 70-75 mph gusts between 11 and 11:30 LT.

High Wind, Cascade County Below 5000ft

When: November 5, 9:53 AM MST
Where: Cascade County Below 5000ft forecast zone
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 47.308, -111.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

ASOS station KGTF (Great Falls Airport) reported 69 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Helena Valley

When: November 5, 9:53 AM MST
Where: Helena Valley forecast zone
Measured: 59 kt (68 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 47.122, -112.390 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

ASOS station KHLN (Helena Airport) reported 68 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Cascade County Below 5000ft

When: November 5, 10:00 AM MST
Where: Cascade County Below 5000ft forecast zone
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.308, -111.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station FW1843 (Great Falls) reported 67 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Hill County

When: November 5, 10:00 AM MST
Where: Hill County forecast zone
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 48.628, -110.111 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTM06 6.4 SW Havre reported 65 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Cascade County Below 5000ft

When: November 5, 10:13 AM MST
Where: Cascade County Below 5000ft forecast zone
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 47.308, -111.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

AWOS station KGTA (Malmstrom AFB) reported 60 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Cascade County Below 5000ft

When: November 5, 10:19 AM MST
Where: Cascade County Below 5000ft forecast zone
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.308, -111.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station FW2944 (Belt) reported 60 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap

When: November 5, 10:22 AM MST
Where: Judith Basin County and Judith Gap forecast zone
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 47.155, -109.745 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

AWOS station K1CM Charlie reported 67 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Hill County

When: November 5, 10:23 AM MST
Where: Hill County forecast zone
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 48.628, -110.111 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

ASOS station KHVR (Havre Airport) reported 63 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Gates of the Mountains

When: November 5, 10:29 AM MST
Where: Gates of the Mountains forecast zone
Measured: 66 kt (76 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.215, -111.868 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTSBN (Sieben Flats) reported 76 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Cascade County Below 5000ft

When: November 5, 10:43 AM MST
Where: Cascade County Below 5000ft forecast zone
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 47.308, -111.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

AWOS station K1IM (India) reported 63 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Northern Blaine County

When: November 5, 10:45 AM MST
Where: Northern Blaine County forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 48.433, -108.959 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTM37 19.9 N Zurich reported 58 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Fergus County Below 4500ft

When: November 5, 10:48 AM MST
Where: Fergus County Below 4500ft forecast zone
Measured: 63 kt (72 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.264, -109.224 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTDEN (Denton) reported 73 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Gallatin Valley

When: November 5, 10:50 AM MST
Where: Gallatin Valley forecast zone
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 45.541, -111.170 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

ASOS station KBZN (Bozeman Yellowstone Airport) reported 63 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains

When: November 5, 11:00 AM MST
Where: Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains forecast zone
Measured: 74 kt (85 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 45.325, -111.996 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station YCTIM (Yellowstone Club) reported 85 mph gust.

High Wind, Western and Central Chouteau County

When: November 5, 11:00 AM MST
Where: Western and Central Chouteau County forecast zone
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.881, -110.435 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station DVI01740 (Fort Benton) reported 67 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Western and Central Chouteau County

When: November 5, 11:00 AM MST
Where: Western and Central Chouteau County forecast zone
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.881, -110.435 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTM45 3.2 SW Loma reported 59 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Fergus County Below 4500ft

When: November 5, 11:01 AM MST
Where: Fergus County Below 4500ft forecast zone
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 47.264, -109.224 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

ASOS station KLWT (Lewistown Airport) reported 63 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Fergus County Below 4500ft

When: November 5, 11:02 AM MST
Where: Fergus County Below 4500ft forecast zone
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 47.264, -109.224 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

AWOS station K1MM (Mike) reported 62 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Gates of the Mountains

When: November 5, 11:04 AM MST
Where: Gates of the Mountains forecast zone
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.215, -111.868 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Public report 6 SE Canyon Creek reported 60 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Snowy and Judith Mountains

When: November 5, 11:15 AM MST
Where: Snowy and Judith Mountains forecast zone
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 47.264, -109.224 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

AWOS station KMVH (N Bar Ranch) reported 66 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap

When: November 5, 11:15 AM MST
Where: Judith Basin County and Judith Gap forecast zone
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.155, -109.745 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTM09 2.1 W Moccasin reported 66 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Fergus County Below 4500ft

When: November 5, 11:15 AM MST
Where: Fergus County Below 4500ft forecast zone
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.264, -109.224 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTM42 BLM (Roy) reported 62 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Northern Blaine County

When: November 5, 11:18 AM MST
Where: Northern Blaine County forecast zone
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) measured gust
Reported by: RAWS
Coordinates: 48.433, -108.959 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station FBLM8 (Fort Belknap Raws) reported 69 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Fergus County Below 4500ft

When: November 5, 11:30 AM MST
Where: Fergus County Below 4500ft forecast zone
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.264, -109.224 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTM15 3.6 NW Coffee Creek reported 66 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine

When: November 5, 11:32 AM MST
Where: Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine forecast zone
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: RAWS
Coordinates: 48.314, -109.835 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station LBCM8 (Little Bullwhacker Creek Raws) reported 62 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Fergus County Below 4500ft

When: November 5, 11:40 AM MST
Where: Fergus County Below 4500ft forecast zone
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 47.264, -109.224 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

AWOS station K1EM (Echo) reported 61 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Gates of the Mountains

When: November 5, 11:41 AM MST
Where: Gates of the Mountains forecast zone
Measured: 62 kt (71 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.215, -111.868 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Public report 6 SE Canyon Creek reported 71 mph wind gust. Roof damage and cable outage reported.

High Wind, Fergus County Below 4500ft

When: November 5, 11:41 AM MST
Where: Fergus County Below 4500ft forecast zone
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.264, -109.224 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station ARMM8 (Armells Creek Raws) reported 64 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Western and Central Chouteau County

When: November 5, 11:42 AM MST
Where: Western and Central Chouteau County forecast zone
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.881, -110.435 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTLOM (Loma) reported 60 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Snowy and Judith Mountains

When: November 5, 11:52 AM MST
Where: Snowy and Judith Mountains forecast zone
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.264, -109.224 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station JPKM8 (Judith Peak Raws) reported 80 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Canyon Ferry Area

When: November 5, 11:54 AM MST
Where: Canyon Ferry Area forecast zone
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 46.727, -111.942 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station EKHM8 (Elkhorn Raws) 8 W Townsend reported 65 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton

When: November 5, 12:00 PM MST
Where: Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton forecast zone
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 48.033, -112.233 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTM05 (ARC-WTRI) Conrad reported 67 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Western and Central Chouteau County

When: November 5, 12:00 PM MST
Where: Western and Central Chouteau County forecast zone
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.881, -110.435 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTM02 10.2 S Loma reported 67 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Meagher County Valleys

When: November 5, 12:08 PM MST
Where: Meagher County Valleys forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: RAWS
Coordinates: 46.598, -110.886 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station NCRM8 (Newlan Creek Raws) reported 58 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Southern High Plains

When: November 5, 12:09 PM MST
Where: Southern High Plains forecast zone
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.480, -112.315 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTPND (Pendroy) reported 63 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Southern High Plains

When: November 5, 12:11 PM MST
Where: Southern High Plains forecast zone
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 47.480, -112.315 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

AWOS station K1FM (Foxtrot) reported 67 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Helena Valley

When: November 5, 12:15 PM MST
Where: Helena Valley forecast zone
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 47.122, -112.390 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trained spotter reported 80 mph wind gust 11 W Helena.

High Wind, Judith Basin County and Judith Gap

When: November 5, 12:15 PM MST
Where: Judith Basin County and Judith Gap forecast zone
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.155, -109.745 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTM47 MDA (Benchland) reported 67 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Cascade County Below 5000ft

When: November 5, 12:15 PM MST
Where: Cascade County Below 5000ft forecast zone
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.308, -111.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTM21 9.6 NE Vaughn reported 60 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains

When: November 5, 12:16 PM MST
Where: Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains forecast zone
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 46.398, -111.485 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTBZH (Bozeman Pass) reported 70 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Gates of the Mountains

When: November 5, 12:25 PM MST
Where: Gates of the Mountains forecast zone
Measured: 62 kt (71 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 47.215, -111.868 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

AWOS Station (K1GM Golf) reported 71 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton

When: November 5, 12:30 PM MST
Where: Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton forecast zone
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 48.033, -112.233 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTM73 (Ledger N MDA) reported 67 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Southern High Plains

When: November 5, 12:30 PM MST
Where: Southern High Plains forecast zone
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.480, -112.315 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station HODMT (Hodgkiss) reported 64 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Western and Central Chouteau County

When: November 5, 12:45 PM MST
Where: Western and Central Chouteau County forecast zone
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.881, -110.435 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTM02 10.2 S Loma reported 67 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Beaverhead and Western Madison Below 6000ft

When: November 5, 12:45 PM MST
Where: Beaverhead and Western Madison Below 6000ft forecast zone
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 45.217, -112.410 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTM17 BLM (Virginia City) reported 63 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Fergus County Below 4500ft

When: November 5, 12:47 PM MST
Where: Fergus County Below 4500ft forecast zone
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 47.264, -109.224 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

AWOS station K1OM Oscar reported 69 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Meagher County Valleys

When: November 5, 12:58 PM MST
Where: Meagher County Valleys forecast zone
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 46.598, -110.886 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTDPC (Deep Creek) US-12 MP 23.5 reported 75 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Southern High Plains

When: November 5, 12:58 PM MST
Where: Southern High Plains forecast zone
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.480, -112.315 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTBOW (Bowmans) reported 66 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Western and Central Chouteau County

When: November 5, 1:00 PM MST
Where: Western and Central Chouteau County forecast zone
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.881, -110.435 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTM90 (Big Sandy SW) reported 67 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Western and Central Chouteau County

When: November 5, 1:00 PM MST
Where: Western and Central Chouteau County forecast zone
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 47.881, -110.435 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Co-op Observer station KNEM8 (The Knees) reported 61 mph wind gust. Time estimated. Reported blowing dust as well.

High Wind, Western and Central Chouteau County

When: November 5, 1:00 PM MST
Where: Western and Central Chouteau County forecast zone
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.881, -110.435 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station GW1952 (Riverview Colony) reported 59 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Northern Blaine County

When: November 5, 1:15 PM MST
Where: Northern Blaine County forecast zone
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 48.433, -108.959 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTM52 7.1 SE Hogeland reported 61 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Fergus County Below 4500ft

When: November 5, 1:50 PM MST
Where: Fergus County Below 4500ft forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.264, -109.224 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station MTLEW (Lewistown Divide) reported 58 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Western and Central Chouteau County

When: November 5, 2:00 PM MST
Where: Western and Central Chouteau County forecast zone
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph) measured gust
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 47.881, -110.435 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Co-op observer station FTBM8 Fort Benton reported 66 mph wind gust. Time of peak wind gust estimated.

High Wind, Gallatin Valley

When: November 5, 2:00 PM MST
Where: Gallatin Valley forecast zone
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 45.541, -111.170 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trained spotter 1 WNW Belgrade reported 50 mph gust around 10am, then 59 mph gust around 2pm.

High Wind, Eastern Toole and Liberty

When: November 5, 3:00 PM MST
Where: Eastern Toole and Liberty forecast zone
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 48.609, -111.360 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station DW9605 (Galata) reported 59 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Eastern Toole and Liberty

When: November 5, 3:08 PM MST
Where: Eastern Toole and Liberty forecast zone
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 48.609, -111.360 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Mesonet station FW9939 (Chester) reproted 60 mph wind gust.

What these are

High Wind: Sustained non-thunderstorm winds of 40 mph or more for an hour, or gusts of 58 mph or more.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1059333, 1059230, 1059227, 1059229, 1059313, 1059224, 1059214, 1059318, 1059212, 1059334, 1059244, 1059319, 1059238, 1059335, 1059292, 1059336, 1059234, 1059293, 1059327, 1059288, 1059296, 1059297, 1059281, 1059237, 1059337, 1059328, 1059314, 1059283, 1059284, 1059299, 1059251, 1059248, 1059245, 1059249, 1059252, 1059285, 1059320, 1059322, 1059253, 1059300, and more.