A strong February Pacific front swept across the Billings Forecast Area the 5th through the 6th. Strong pressure rises were noted behind the front. These pressure rises combined with steep lapse rates resulted in strong wind gusts across portions of the Billings Forecast Area.

High Wind in NORTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 06-FEB-16 15:53:00 to 06-FEB-16 15:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A wind gust of 70 mph occurred 12 miles north of Hardin.

High Wind in CARTER, MONTANA
From 06-FEB-16 13:24:00 to 07-FEB-16 12:01:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gusts 55 to 60 mph were reported across the area.

High Wind in POWDER RIVER, MONTANA
From 06-FEB-16 16:00:00 to 07-FEB-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gusts 55 to 60 mph were reported across the area.

High Wind in FALLON, MONTANA
From 06-FEB-16 13:45:00 to 07-FEB-16 09:51:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gusts around 60 mph were recorded at the Baker airport.

High Wind in GOLDEN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 06-FEB-16 13:30:00 to 06-FEB-16 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gusts of 60 mph were reported across the area.

High Wind in NORTHERN ROSEBUD, MONTANA
From 06-FEB-16 13:51:00 to 06-FEB-16 14:21:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A wind gust of 61 mph was recorded at the Hillside DOT site.

High Wind in MUSSELSHELL, MONTANA
From 06-FEB-16 12:06:00 to 06-FEB-16 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gusts of 61-63 mph were reported southeast of Roundup.

High Wind in JUDITH GAP, MONTANA
From 06-FEB-16 13:00:00 to 06-FEB-16 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wind gusts ranging from 62 to 68 mph were recorded at the Judith Gap DOT site.

High Wind in NORTHERN SWEET GRASS, MONTANA
From 06-FEB-16 11:00:00 to 06-FEB-16 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Winds gusts ranged from 62 to 71 mph just south of Big Timber.

High Wind in SOUTHERN WHEATLAND, MONTANA
From 05-FEB-16 23:00:00 to 06-FEB-16 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gusts ranged from 60 to 65 mph just west of Harlowton.

High Wind in CUSTER, MONTANA
From 06-FEB-16 12:33:00 to 06-FEB-16 14:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 58 mph was recorded at the Miles City airport. In addition, a semi was blown over on I-94 near Miles City.

High Wind in YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA
From 06-FEB-16 12:41:00 to 06-FEB-16 12:41:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 58 mph was reported at the Billings Airport. In addition, a trailer was blown over on Highway 87 just north of Billings.