Winds gust to 119 mph on Logan Pass

Strong winds on Monday, Jan. 13, toppled a Montana Rail Link freight train about 13 miles west of Helena and blew over trees and downed power lines east of the Continental Divide.

A Montana Rail Link spokeswoman said no one was injured when four rail cars carrying shipping containers tipped over around 4:55 a.m. while the train was moving through a curve.

The National Weather Service reported that a 119 mph wind gust was recorded that same day at Logan Pass in Glacier National Park. In addition, a 118 mph gust was recorded at Marias Pass, and a 117 mph gust was recorded by the Forest Service in Augusta.