Dust Storm — Western Mojave Desert, California

2022-04-11 · Western Mojave Desert, California

Event narrative

Dust storm conditions reduced visibility below 1/4 mile near Daggett.

Wider weather episode

Strong low pressure digging down from the Pacific Northwest brought widespread high winds to the Mojave Desert and Owens Valley.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1025180. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.