A strong Pacific front swept across the Billings Forecast Area. Strong subsidence occurred behind the front. This subsidence, combined with a powerful jet stream,  resulted in strong winds mixing to the surface. Many locations reported winds over 60 mph. Very little damage was reported, but some locations had a few downed power lines.

High Wind in PRYOR/NORTHERN BIGHORN MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-21 02:00:00 to 29-MAR-21 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Winds gusted from 72 to 82 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHWESTERN YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-21 04:10:00 to 29-MAR-21 10:43:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds gusted to 63 mph across the area.

High Wind in NORTHEASTERN YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-21 12:00:00 to 29-MAR-21 12:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Winds gusted 58 to 63 mph across the area.

High Wind in NORTHERN CARBON, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-21 09:00:00 to 29-MAR-21 09:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Winds gusted to 66 mph in Edgar.

High Wind in NORTHERN PARK COUNTY, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-21 12:45:00 to 29-MAR-21 12:45:00 (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 SOUTHEASTERN CARBON, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-21 03:45:00 to 29-MAR-21 03:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusted to 65 mph across the Belfry area.

High Wind in NORTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-21 10:45:00 to 29-MAR-21 12:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds gusted to 66 mph across the Hardin area.

High Wind in GOLDEN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-21 04:00:00 to 29-MAR-21 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Winds gusted 58 to 64 mph across the area.

High Wind in CARTER, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-21 09:00:00 to 29-MAR-21 16:11:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Winds gusted to 62 mph across the area.

High Wind in POWDER RIVER, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-21 14:27:00 to 29-MAR-21 14:27:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Winds gusted to 60 mph across the Otter area.

High Wind in NORTHERN STILLWATER, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-21 02:23:00 to 29-MAR-21 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Winds gusted to 63 mph across the area.

High Wind in FALLON, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-21 12:40:00 to 29-MAR-21 14:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Winds gusted to 60 mph across the area.

High Wind in CUSTER, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-21 11:02:00 to 29-MAR-21 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds gusted to 60 mph at the Miles City Airport.

High Wind in NORTHERN ROSEBUD, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-21 10:24:00 to 29-MAR-21 15:39:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Winds gusted to 63 mph in Rock Springs.

High Wind in TREASURE, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-21 12:49:00 to 29-MAR-21 13:59:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Winds gusted to 60 mph across the Hysham Hills area.

High Wind in MUSSELSHELL, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-21 05:15:00 to 29-MAR-21 10:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Winds gusted 58 to 64 mph across the area.

High Wind in SOUTHERN BIG HORN, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-21 06:05:00 to 29-MAR-21 14:23:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Aberdeen Hill reported a 71 mph wind gust.

High Wind in RED LODGE FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 28-MAR-21 22:05:00 to 29-MAR-21 00:56:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Winds gusted to 70 mph at Tipi Village. Power outages were reported in and around Red Lodge. A downed powerline sparked a grass fire near Luther.

High Wind in SOUTHERN WHEATLAND, MONTANA
From 29-MAR-21 04:58:00 to 29-MAR-21 04:58:00 (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 MELVILLE FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 28-MAR-21 21:45:00 to 29-MAR-21 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Winds gusted to 62 mph across the area.

High Wind in NORTHERN SWEET GRASS, MONTANA
From 28-MAR-21 23:30:00 to 29-MAR-21 04:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Winds gusted to 62 mph across the area. Power outages were reported south of Big Timber.

High Wind in BEARTOOTH FOOTHILLS, MONTANA
From 28-MAR-21 23:22:00 to 29-MAR-21 11:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Winds gusted to 62 mph across the area.

High Wind in PARADISE VALLEY, MONTANA
From 28-MAR-21 20:35:00 to 29-MAR-21 00:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Winds gusted up to 63 mph across the area. Some power outages were reported.

High Wind in FALLON, MONTANA
From 30-MAR-21 14:00:00 to 30-MAR-21 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds gusted to 58 mph across the area.