A deepening shortwave trough passed over the Northern Rockies. The dynamics with this system were rather impressive, complete with 50 to 70 kt mid-level flow and a strong cold front with H700 temperatures in the -10 to -15C range.

High Wind in BEAVERHEAD, MONTANA
From 04-APR-22 15:44:00 to 05-APR-22 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Multiple sensors across the county measured gusts in excess of 58 mph both April 4 and 5, with the strongest gust (67 mph) being measured at mesonet station mtm70 3.0 NW Dillon (mt-meso).

High Wind in GALLATIN, MONTANA
From 04-APR-22 15:45:00 to 05-APR-22 02:09:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Multiple sensors observed wind gusts in excess of 58 mph. A 73 mph wind gust was observed at an Ambient Weather Station 5 ESE Gallatin Gateway.

High Wind in HILL, MONTANA
From 04-APR-22 18:30:00 to 05-APR-22 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several sensors measured gusts of 58 mph or greater, including mesonet station EW1937 Goldstone, which measured a 61 mph gust.

High Wind in LIBERTY, MONTANA
From 04-APR-22 16:06:00 to 05-APR-22 03:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Multiple sensors measured wind gusts of 58 mph or greater, including an ambient weather station 6 NE Lothair which measured a 59 mph gust.

High Wind in TOOLE, MONTANA
From 04-APR-22 15:45:00 to 05-APR-22 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station mtm53 - Oilmont measured multiple wind gusts of 58 mph or greater, including a gust of 66 mph.

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 05-APR-22 00:14:00 to 05-APR-22 00:21:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Two mesonets measured gusts greater than 58 mph, including mesonet station mtbrn - Two Medicine Bridge (MT DOT) which measured a 66 mph gust.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 04-APR-22 20:50:00 to 05-APR-22 12:07:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 74.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several sensors measured gusts of 58 mph or greater including mesonet station tr276 Lewis and Clark Portable No 1 which measured an 85 mph gust. This sensor was damaged by the 85 mph wind gust.

High Wind in JUDITH BASIN, MONTANA
From 04-APR-22 17:03:00 to 05-APR-22 13:34:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Multiple sensors measured gusts of 58 mph or greater, including mesonet station mtm47 MDA - Benchland which measured a 67 mph gust.

High Wind in SOUTHERN LEWIS AND CLARK, MONTANA
From 04-APR-22 21:18:00 to 05-APR-22 15:13:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Multiple sensors measured gusts of 58 mph or greater, including an ambient weather station near Joslyn Street in Helena which measured a 66 mph gust.

High Wind in MADISON, MONTANA
From 05-APR-22 01:15:00 to 05-APR-22 13:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several sensors measured wind gusts of 58 mph or greater, including mesonet station mtm17 BLM - Virginia City which measured a 67 mph gust.

High Wind in EASTERN PONDERA, MONTANA
From 04-APR-22 13:45:00 to 05-APR-22 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Multiple sensors measured gusts of 58 mph or greater, including an ambient weather station at Bartsch Farms which measured a gust of 73 mph.

High Wind in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 04-APR-22 16:13:00 to 05-APR-22 14:22:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple sources, including mesonets, trained spotters, and ASOS measured gusts greater than or equal to 58 mph on April 4 and 5. The peak gust was reported by a trained spotter, who measured a 66 mph gust.

High Wind in FERGUS, MONTANA
From 05-APR-22 06:00:00 to 05-APR-22 14:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Multiple sensors measured gusts in excess of 58 mph on April 5, including a 70 mph gust measured at mesonet station mtm42 blm roy.

High Wind in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 05-APR-22 10:15:00 to 05-APR-22 11:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Multiple senors measured gusts from 58 to 60 mph, including mesonet station mtm02 10.2 S Loma (mt-meso).

High Wind in EASTERN GLACIER, MONTANA
From 04-APR-22 12:12:00 to 05-APR-22 08:56:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Multiple sensors measured gusts in excess of 58 mph, including a 69 mph wind gust at Cut Bank Airport ASOS (KCTB).

High Wind in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 05-APR-22 04:00:00 to 05-APR-22 12:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Multiple sensors measured gusts in excess of 58 mph on April 5, with the peak gust (72 mph) measured at mesonet station fblm8 Fort Belknap RAWS.

High Wind in BROADWATER, MONTANA
From 04-APR-22 20:54:00 to 05-APR-22 09:46:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several sensors measured gusts at or above 58 mph between April 4 and 5. The peak gust (61 mph) was measured at mesonet station ginm8 Ginger RAWS.