Montana and Wyoming Hit by Hurricane-Force Winds, Snowstorm Follows

Much of Montana and Wyoming experienced hurricane-force winds on Thursday, with gusts reaching 70 to 105 mph, according to reports from meteorologist Jason Stiff. While the winds are weakening, a snowstorm is expected to impact the region Friday and Saturday.

Strong Winds Sweep Through the Region

The high-velocity winds caused significant disruption across Montana and Wyoming on Thursday. Meteorologist Jason Stiff, of KTVQ, reported widespread gusts in the hurricane-force range. Stiff shared updates on Facebook detailing the intensity of the winds.

Transition to a Snowstorm

As the winds subside, a shift in weather patterns is bringing snow to the region. The forecast indicates snowfall will be the primary weather concern for Friday and Saturday. KTVQ’s weather forecast provides detailed information on the approaching snowstorm.

About Jason Stiff

Jason Stiff is a Montana native and a meteorologist with KTVQ and the Q2 Storm Tracker Weather team, having joined in September 2023. He grew up in Dillon, Montana, and his mother is a Billings Senior High School and Montana State University graduate. His father was raised in Bozeman and played for the Montana State Bobcats. Stiff’s biography on KTVQ’s website details his educational background, which includes B.S. And M.S. Degrees in meteorology from the University of Utah, as well as four years of experience with the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City.

Stiff holds the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation from the American Meteorological Society (AMS), earned in 2005, and the original AMS Seal of Approval from 1998. He can also be found on Facebook and Instagram, where he shares weather updates and forecasts for Billings and all of Montana.

Key Takeaways

• Hurricane-force winds impacted Montana and Wyoming on Thursday.
• Wind gusts reached 70-105 mph in many areas.
• A snowstorm is expected to follow, bringing snowfall Friday and Saturday.
• Jason Stiff is the KTVQ meteorologist providing forecasts for the region.