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Strong Wind in San Diego County Deserts, California

Strong Wind March 3, 2022 · San Diego County Deserts, California

49 mph

Measured gust (43 kt)

$100

Crop damage

What the National Weather Service wrote

Trained spotter reported a peak wind gust of 49 mph.

The wider storm

Two closed upper low pressure systems produced widespread precipitation, high-elevation snow and lightning from March 3 to 6. The first system occurred on March 3, producing strong winds across the mountains and deserts, scattered thunderstorms, and light snow in the mountains. The second, colder system, occurred March 5 and 6, and produced heavier snow in the San Bernardino and San Diego County Mountains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1012436. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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