A strong jet stream, combined with tight surface pressure gradients, resulted in high winds across the Billings Forecast Area.

High Wind in FALLON, MONTANA
From 04-MAR-20 13:45:00 to 04-MAR-20 13:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 59 mph was recorded at the Baker Airport.

High Wind in SOUTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-20 11:05:00 to 03-MAR-20 11:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A wind gust of 66 mph was recorded at Aberdeen Hill.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROSEBUD, MONTANA
From 04-MAR-20 13:01:00 to 04-MAR-20 14:01:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Winds gusted 58 to 61 mph across the area.

High Wind in NORTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-20 10:30:00 to 03-MAR-20 10:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A wind gust of 63 mph was reported across the Hardin area.

High Wind in SOUTHWESTERN YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-20 09:56:00 to 04-MAR-20 14:23:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Winds gusted 58 to 63 mph across the area. Blowing dust reduced visibilities. Some roof damage was reported. A few power poles were downed resulting in power outages in Billings Heights.

High Wind in NORTHEASTERN YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA
From 04-MAR-20 13:15:00 to 04-MAR-20 13:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Winds gusted to 58 mph across the area.

High Wind in JUDITH GAP, MONTANA
From 04-MAR-20 12:00:00 to 04-MAR-20 12:04:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Winds gusted to 59 mph across the Judith Gap area.

High Wind in GOLDEN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-20 10:00:00 to 03-MAR-20 10:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Winds gusted to 58 mph across the area.

High Wind in NORTHERN STILLWATER, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-20 09:30:00 to 03-MAR-20 14:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gusts ranged from 59 to 66 mph across the area.

High Wind in NORTHERN ROSEBUD, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-20 11:30:00 to 03-MAR-20 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusted to 60 mph across the Ingomar area.

High Wind in TREASURE, MONTANA
From 04-MAR-20 13:16:00 to 04-MAR-20 13:21:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusted to 66 mph across the area.

High Wind in MUSSELSHELL, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-20 10:45:00 to 03-MAR-20 10:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusted to 60 mph across the Roundup area.

High Wind in SOUTHERN WHEATLAND, MONTANA
From 02-MAR-20 10:29:00 to 04-MAR-20 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusted to 60 mph across the area.

High Wind in MELVILLE FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 03-MAR-20 09:30:00 to 04-MAR-20 14:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusted to 61 mph across the area.

High Wind in NORTHERN SWEET GRASS, MONTANA
From 02-MAR-20 03:55:00 to 04-MAR-20 15:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Winds gusted to 61 mph across the Big Timber area.

High Wind in CUSTER, MONTANA
From 04-MAR-20 11:37:00 to 04-MAR-20 14:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Winds gusted to 60 mph across the area.