Frost/Freeze — San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, California

2007-01-13 to 2007-01-14 · San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, California

Event narrative

Widespread freezing conditions were reported across agricultural areas. Total crop damages in San Luis Obispo county were estimated to be around $25 million.

Wider weather episode

Between January 13th and 15th, a very cold arctic storm brought widespread freezing temperatures and some gusty offshore winds to the area. Across the agricultural areas of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties, the freezing overnight temperatures nearly $350 million in crop damages. In the windier spots of the Los Angeles county mountains, wind gusts between 60 and 65 MPH were reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 10235. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.