A low pressure system moved east through Central Montana keeping the region under the influence of both disturbed flow to the west and an approaching trough from the north. Surface low pressure to the east and building high pressure to the west kept brisk, westerly surface winds across the area.

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 18-APR-14 19:00:00 to 18-APR-14 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 83.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

High wind gusts, peaking at 83KT (95MPH), were reported 13 mi WSW of Saint Mary, MT at the Logan Pass Visitor's Center sensor.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 18-APR-14 12:45:00 to 18-APR-14 12:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

High wind gusts, peaking at 61KT (70MPH), were reported 4 mi SSE of Bynum, MT.

Heavy Snow in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 15-APR-14 21:00:00 to 16-APR-14 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow, measuring 8.o inches in 8 hours, was reported at the Many Glacier SNOTEL; elevation 4900ft.

High Wind in GALLATIN, MONTANA
From 18-APR-14 17:12:00 to 18-APR-14 17:12:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High wind gusts, peaking at 50KT (58MPH), were reported 1 mi NE of Belgrade, MT at the Bozeman Airport ASOS.

High Wind in SOUTHERN LEWIS AND CLARK, MONTANA
From 18-APR-14 19:00:00 to 18-APR-14 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High wind gusts, peaking at 50KT (58MPH), were reported 8 mi SW of Wolf Creek, MT at the Sieben Flats DOT sensor.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 18-APR-14 13:20:00 to 18-APR-14 13:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High wind gusts, peaking at 51KT (59MPH), were reported 2 mi NW of Pendroy, MT at the Pendroy DOT sensor.

High Wind in TOOLE, MONTANA
From 18-APR-14 14:26:00 to 18-APR-14 14:26:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High wind gusts, peaking at 51KT (59MPH), were reported 8 mi WNW of Whitlash, MT at the Fred and George sensor.

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 18-APR-14 14:40:00 to 18-APR-14 14:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High wind gusts, peaking at 50KT (58MPH), were reported 1 mi E of East Glacier Park, MT at the Two Medicine DOT sensor.

High Wind in FERGUS, MONTANA
From 18-APR-14 15:03:00 to 18-APR-14 15:03:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High wind gusts, peaking at 52KT (60MPH), were reported 5 mi ESE of Denton, MT at the DOT sensor.

High Wind in EASTERN GLACIER, MONTANA
From 18-APR-14 15:07:00 to 18-APR-14 15:07:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High wind gusts, peaking at 51KT (59MPH), were reported 3 mi SW of Cut Bank, MT at the Cut Bank Airport ASOS.