A powerful Pacific storm and cold front, combined with a strong jet stream resulted in very high wind gusts across the entire Billings Forecast Area late on the 17th through the 18th. Damage included: a downed tree in Columbus, roof damage to the Harlowton courthouse, and a downed light pole in Worden.

High Wind in PARADISE VALLEY, MONTANA
From 18-NOV-15 03:37:00 to 18-NOV-15 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in CARTER, MONTANA
From 18-NOV-15 07:00:00 to 18-NOV-15 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High Wind in FALLON, MONTANA
From 18-NOV-15 08:56:00 to 18-NOV-15 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROSEBUD, MONTANA
From 18-NOV-15 06:01:00 to 18-NOV-15 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWSS

High Wind in POWDER RIVER, MONTANA
From 18-NOV-15 06:27:00 to 18-NOV-15 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWSS

High Wind in NORTHERN ROSEBUD, MONTANA
From 18-NOV-15 04:21:00 to 18-NOV-15 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in NORTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 18-NOV-15 05:59:00 to 18-NOV-15 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in RED LODGE FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 17-NOV-15 22:30:00 to 18-NOV-15 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWSS

High Wind in GOLDEN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 18-NOV-15 04:00:00 to 18-NOV-15 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in NORTHERN PARK COUNTY, MONTANA
From 18-NOV-15 04:15:00 to 18-NOV-15 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWSS

High Wind in EASTERN CARBON, MONTANA
From 18-NOV-15 06:29:00 to 18-NOV-15 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 78.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in SOUTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 17-NOV-15 20:18:00 to 18-NOV-15 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High Wind in YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA
From 18-NOV-15 04:21:00 to 18-NOV-15 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in NORTHERN STILLWATER, MONTANA
From 18-NOV-15 05:32:00 to 18-NOV-15 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in TREASURE, MONTANA
From 18-NOV-15 06:00:00 to 18-NOV-15 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWSS

High Wind in MUSSELSHELL, MONTANA
From 18-NOV-15 03:45:00 to 18-NOV-15 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in JUDITH GAP, MONTANA
From 17-NOV-15 14:48:00 to 18-NOV-15 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High Wind in NORTHERN SWEET GRASS, MONTANA
From 18-NOV-15 04:15:00 to 18-NOV-15 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High Wind in SOUTHERN WHEATLAND, MONTANA
From 17-NOV-15 13:15:00 to 18-NOV-15 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High Wind in BEARTOOTH FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 17-NOV-15 21:04:00 to 18-NOV-15 03:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in LIVINGSTON AREA, MONTANA
From 17-NOV-15 21:28:00 to 18-NOV-15 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways