A strong low pressure system from Saskatchewan directed very strong winds through northeast Montana, while easily spreading from aloft all the way down to the surface.  Sustained winds of at least 40 mph with some gusts in excess of 60 mph were found in multiple locations throughout the time period.

High Wind in LITTLE ROCKY MOUNTAINS, MONTANA
From 04-APR-22 18:45:00 to 06-APR-22 11:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph were common in the Little Rocky Mountains from the night of the 4th through late night on the 5th, and again from the morning through the midday on the 6th. The peak wind gusts of 75 mph were recorded between 10:40 AM and 10:50 AM, and again from 12:59 PM to 1:09 PM at the Malta South US-191 DOT site (MTMAL).

High Wind in MCCONE, MONTANA
From 05-APR-22 10:50:00 to 05-APR-22 17:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

For multiple sites across McCone County, winds speeds of at least 40 mph were common from the morning to the evening hours. The peak wind gust of 73 mph was recorded at the Fort Peck Dam mesonet site between 3:50 PM and 4:50 PM.

High Wind in PRAIRIE, MONTANA
From 05-APR-22 14:00:00 to 05-APR-22 16:08:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

For multiple sites across Prairie County, winds speeds of at least 40 mph were common from the early afternoon to the late afternoon hours. The peak wind gust of 64 mph was recorded at the BLM Terry mesonet site at 3:30 PM.

High Wind in CENTRAL AND SE PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 05-APR-22 13:03:00 to 05-APR-22 13:03:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotter reported the Rodeo Grand Stand Roof was blown off at the Phillips County Fairgrounds in Dodson, MT.

High Wind in NORTHERN PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 05-APR-22 11:00:00 to 05-APR-22 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Federal Agency (Port of Morgan border station) reported aluminum signs ripped off poles.

High Wind in NORTHERN PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 05-APR-22 11:30:00 to 05-APR-22 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported an estimated gust of 75mph in Whitewater, MT.

High Wind in NORTHERN PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 05-APR-22 13:00:00 to 05-APR-22 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported a cattle wind break blown over at 12 E Whitewater.

High Wind in DAWSON, MONTANA
From 05-APR-22 11:40:00 to 05-APR-22 18:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Across Dawson County, sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph were common from midday until the evening. The peak wind gusts of 67 mph were recorded at the BLM Glendive mesonet site at 3:30 PM and again from 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM.

High Wind in GARFIELD, MONTANA
From 05-APR-22 06:48:00 to 05-APR-22 21:48:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

For multiple sites across Garfield County, sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph were common from the morning to nighttime hours. The peak wind gust of 79 mph was recorded at 2:10 PM at the Jordan Airport AWOS site (KJDN).

High Wind in CENTRAL AND SE PHILLIPS, MONTANA
From 05-APR-22 06:35:00 to 05-APR-22 18:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

For multiple sites across Central and Southeast Phillips County, winds speeds of at least 40 mph were common from early morning to the early night time hours on the 5th. The peak wind gust of 75 mph was recorded at the Malta Airport (KM75) AWOS site at both 10:55 AM and 1:15 PM.

High Wind in CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VALLEY, MONTANA
From 05-APR-22 08:44:00 to 05-APR-22 18:44:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Across multiple sites in Central and Southern Valley County, wind speeds of at least 40 mph began in early morning and ended in the evening hours on the 5th. The peak wind gust of 76 mph was measured by a trained spotter 1-ESE Duck Creek Fishing Area at 12:13 PM.